Syria welcomes Britain's lifting of sanctions on 12 entities

DAMASCUS, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Syria on Thursday welcomed Britain's decision to lift sanctions on 12 Syrian entities operating in key sectors.

In a statement issued by Syria's foreign affairs authorities, the Syrian government described Britain's move as part of broader efforts to amend its sanctions regime on Syria and viewed it as a positive signal for Syria's reconstruction and recovery.

The British sanctions previously targeted major sectors such as financial services, energy production, banking, and trade, as well as key ministries related to defense and interior.

The statement emphasized that easing these restrictions would directly contribute to improving living conditions for Syrians, assist in reviving vital sectors, including public services and security, and help attract much-needed investment to rebuild critical infrastructure and boost the national economy.

Meanwhile, the statement reaffirmed Syria's willingness to work with all international partners who are committed to the country's peace, stability, and reconstruction.

Earlier on Thursday, Britain said it would support efforts to rebuild Syria by removing some sanctions to encourage investments in financial services, energy production, and other sectors. It also lifted asset freezes on Syria's defense and interior authorities and a range of intelligence agencies. Enditem