This positive step will provide the necessary relief to the Syrian people and contribute to facilitating the economic and political recovery in the country, devastated after more than a decade of war, the Ministry affirmed in a statement responding to the London initiative, announced on Thursday.

It noted that the move will also help citizens conduct basic transactions.

The British Government announced this Friday that it has lifted the asset freeze on 24 entities, including the Central Bank of Syria, airlines, and energy companies, stemming from London’s commitment to helping Syrians rebuild their country and economy.

This approach underscores our commitment to helping the Syrian people rebuild their country and economy, even through supporting a Syrian-led and Syrian-controlled political transition. We will continue to judge the interim authorities by their actions, not their words,” London’s statement noted.

In late February, the Council of Ministers of the European Union (EU) decided to suspend the sanctions related to Syria’s transport and energy.

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