Trump vows to remove Syria from US state sponsors of terrorism list

US President Donald Trump has said he intends to remove Syria from Washington’s list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation the country has held since 1979.

Speaking to reporters during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa following the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump responded positively when asked whether Syria could be removed from the list.

"I think I will. Why wouldn't I? He's done a great job. Maybe he would have brought that up a little, but <...> that's a good question. Any problems with that? I think we should. Yeah, I will," the American leader noted.

Asked whether Syria could assist with issues related to Hezbollah and Lebanon, Trump replied: “They could help. We'll find out. I think we're making a lot of progress.”

By Jeyhun Aghazada