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Qatar, Jordan Hail US Move to Drop Syria Terror Label
(MENAFN) Qatar and Jordan on Tuesday praised Washington's decision to strike Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, arguing the step would bolster stability and aid recovery efforts across the war-scarred country.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the move amounts to “a positive development” that contributes to efforts aimed at achieving stability in Syria and the region.
“The decision also supports the path of a political settlement in line with international legitimacy resolutions and the aspirations of the Syrian people,” the ministry added.
Doha's statement went on to reaffirm Qatar's commitment to Syria's unity, sovereignty, and independence, alongside its support for the Syrian people as they pursue security, stability and prosperity.
Jordan echoed the sentiment, with its Foreign Ministry describing Washington's decision as “an important step” toward supporting Syria's reconstruction, recovery, and development.
Ministry spokesman Fuad al-Majali reaffirmed Jordan's support for Syria's reconstruction on foundations that “preserve its unity, sovereignty, security, stability and territorial integrity, while safeguarding the rights of all Syrians.”
The reactions from Amman and Doha followed Monday's announcement by the US State Department that it had removed Syria from the terrorism sponsor list and revoked the Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization status of the al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. The US Treasury Department backed the decision as well.
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham emerged as one of the leading armed factions fighting Bashar al-Assad's forces during Syria's revolution, under the command of Ahmad al-Sharaa — who went on to become Syria's president following Assad's fall in December 2024.
Syria had carried the state sponsor of terrorism designation since 1979, spanning the entirety of the former regime's decades in power.
Officials in Damascus view the delisting as a gateway to expanded economic activity, fresh investment, and deeper international cooperation, while lifting restrictions tied directly to the designation. Separate US sanctions remain in place, subject to their own legal review processes.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the move amounts to “a positive development” that contributes to efforts aimed at achieving stability in Syria and the region.
“The decision also supports the path of a political settlement in line with international legitimacy resolutions and the aspirations of the Syrian people,” the ministry added.
Doha's statement went on to reaffirm Qatar's commitment to Syria's unity, sovereignty, and independence, alongside its support for the Syrian people as they pursue security, stability and prosperity.
Jordan echoed the sentiment, with its Foreign Ministry describing Washington's decision as “an important step” toward supporting Syria's reconstruction, recovery, and development.
Ministry spokesman Fuad al-Majali reaffirmed Jordan's support for Syria's reconstruction on foundations that “preserve its unity, sovereignty, security, stability and territorial integrity, while safeguarding the rights of all Syrians.”
The reactions from Amman and Doha followed Monday's announcement by the US State Department that it had removed Syria from the terrorism sponsor list and revoked the Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization status of the al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. The US Treasury Department backed the decision as well.
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham emerged as one of the leading armed factions fighting Bashar al-Assad's forces during Syria's revolution, under the command of Ahmad al-Sharaa — who went on to become Syria's president following Assad's fall in December 2024.
Syria had carried the state sponsor of terrorism designation since 1979, spanning the entirety of the former regime's decades in power.
Officials in Damascus view the delisting as a gateway to expanded economic activity, fresh investment, and deeper international cooperation, while lifting restrictions tied directly to the designation. Separate US sanctions remain in place, subject to their own legal review processes.
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