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AMMAN, May 13 (KUNA) -- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani welcomed on Tuesday US President Donald Trump's announcement regarding lifting sanctions imposed on this Arab country.
This is a turning point for Syrian people, while "we are proceeding for a future of stability, self-sufficiency and rebuilding after the years-long devastating war, Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported, citing Al-Shaibani.
He said they look positively at this move to build relations with the US based on mutual respect, confidence and common interests.
Earlier in the day, Trump declared, from the Saudi capital of Riyadh, the lifting of sanctions imposed on Syria after holding discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and receiving a call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the same matter. (end)
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