The government of the United Kingdom has decided to lift sanctions imposed on twelve Syrian entities, including the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and media companies.
“The Syrian people deserve the opportunity to rebuild their country and economy, and a stable Syria is in the UK’s national interest. That’s why I’m pleased that today the UK has amended its Syria sanctions and lifted sanctions on 12 entities to support them to do just that,” said Hamish Falconer, minister for the Middle East, in a statement.
“The UK is committed to building greater stability in Syria and the wider region,” he said.
The UK believes that these amendments will remove restrictions on financial services and energy production in Syria, which will help facilitate investment in the country’s energy infrastructure. This will also support the Syrian people as they rebuild their economy and country.
The UK continues to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to Syrians in Syria and across the region. It has pledged £160 million to support Syria’s recovery and stability in 2025.
