As the nation’s first
leader to visit Washington formally, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani
stated Sunday that al-Sharaa will talk about counterterrorism, reconstruction,
and easing the lingering sanctions.
“When the president was in
the Middle East, he made the historic decision to lift sanctions on Syria to
give them a real chance at peace and I think the administration, we’ve seen
good progress on that front under their new leadership,” she said.
Al-Sharaa was traveling to
Washington “hopefully” to sign a deal to join the global coalition
against ISIS, according to US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack on Saturday.
It will be al-Sharaa’s
second journey to the United States, despite the fact that this will be his
first visit to Washington. In September, he made history by becoming the first
Syrian president to address the UN General Assembly in New York.
Trump met al-Sharaa for the
first time in Riyadh in May during a historic visit that resulted in the US leader promising
to withdraw economic sanctions on Syria. Al-Sharaa led armed opposition forces
who overthrew longstanding tyrant Bashar al-Assad late last year.
How might lifting sanctions affect Syria’s reconstruction plans?
Easing the re-establishment of Syria’s banking sector and access
to transnational fiscal systems, which is critical for funding reconstruction
systems. Stimulating profitable sectors similar as husbandry, oil painting,
real estate, and tourism through foreign hookups and investment.
Lifting restrictions could incentivize Syrian deportees to return
home if political stability and profitable openings ameliorate. Transnational
support from Gulf countries and the World Bank is beginning, with original
finances committed to structure and energy systems.
Still, deep-rooted problems persist, including the destruction of
structure, philanthropic heads, corruption, and fractured governance, which
could hinder reconstruction despite permission relief. The estimated fiscal
cost of rebuilding Syria ranges from $216 billion to over $400 billion and will
bear sustained transnational cooperation and political agreement.
