Bessent says removing Syria restrictions doesn't change Treasury's commitment to counter terrorism and hold bad actors accountable.
“The decision today to remove these restrictions on Syria does not change Treasury’s posture with regards to countering global terrorism and our commitment to hold bad actors in Syria accountable.”
Bessent says the sanctions relief will foster additional investment to promote Syria's stability.
““Today’s action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability.””
Bessent frames Syria sanctions relief as delivering on Trump's promise to give Syrians a chance at greatness.
““Treasury is following through on President Trump’s promise to give the Syrian people a chance at greatness,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent”
Bessent states that removing Syria restrictions does not change Treasury's counterterrorism posture overall.
“The decision today to remove these restrictions on Syria does not change Treasury’s posture with regards to countering global terrorism”