Syrian president applauds start to 'long and sustainable road' after lifting of sanctions

Syrian president applauds start to 'long and sustainable road' after lifting of sanctions Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa said that his country has entered a new phase of "reconstruction" after the US lifted sanctions. "After the obstacles were removed and sanctions lifted, we have not yet reached the end. We are at the beginning of a long and sustainable road defined by dignity, revival, reconstruction, development and civilisation," Sharaa said during the opening of the 63rd Damascus International Fair.