Afghanistan, May 24 -- In a landmark decision, the United States has officially lifted all economic sanctions imposed on Syria. This marks a major shift in U.S. foreign policy towards the war-torn nation.
According to a statement released on Friday, May 23, by the U.S. Department of the Treasury-reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP)-the new policy allows investment, financial services, and trade in Syrian oil and energy products.
Scott Bassnett, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, said in the statement, "Syria must remain on the path to peace and stability. We hope today's actions lay the foundation for a brighter, more prosperous future for the Syrian people."
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