Dhaka, May 25 -- The Trump administration issued orders on Friday that it said would effectively lift sanctions on Syria, following President Donald Trump's pledge earlier this month to ease restrictions and support the country's reconstruction after a devastating civil war.
The US Treasury Department issued a general licence authorising transactions involving the interim Syrian government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as well as the Central Bank and various state-owned enterprises.
The general licence, known as GL25, "authorises transactions prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, effectively lifting sanctions on Syria," the Treasury said in a statement.
"GL25 will enable new investment and private sector activity consistent...