Syria’s Al-Sharaa Hails End of Sanctions, Vows Rebirth in Televised Address
[Damascus]—Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa delivered a televised speech this evening, widely described as “historic. ” In it, he reviewed Syria’s turbulent path over the past years and declared the beginning of a new era following the lifting of international sanctions. The speech carried clear messages signaling a fundamental shift in Syria’s regional and global positioning, particularly regarding its relations with major powers and neighboring allies, most notably the United States.
President Al-Sharaa opened his address by recalling the systematic destruction and plundering Syria endured, describing the previous era as one that turned the country into an “expelling and isolated environment,” shunned by its neighbors and the international community. Marking a dramatic turnaround, he emphasized that this isolation began to fade starting from Idlib—“Idlib of Pride,” as he called it—where the dawn of a new Syria emerged. He declared that the nation had regained its vitality and that the people had rekindled their sense of belonging.
Touching on regional relations, Al-Sharaa expressed deep gratitude to the leaders of countries that stood by Syria during its hardships. He specifically thanked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. These gestures, he noted, were not merely political acts, but profound expressions of shared destiny and solidarity among nations.
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In one of the speech’s most notable highlights, Al-Sharaa praised US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a “historic and courageous decision” that laid the groundwork for renewed regional stability. He affirmed that Syria would no longer serve as an arena for foreign power struggles, nor would it allow the resurrection of old regime narratives or division schemes. This signals a strategic pivot toward building international partnerships rooted in sovereignty and mutual interest.
Toward the conclusion of his address, President Al-Sharaa directly invited Syrian investors abroad to return and contribute to the nation’s reconstruction. He confirmed that work on the ground had already begun and that “hope in a modern Syria has become a tangible reality.” He stressed that the national project was not solely about physical reconstruction but also about restoring Syria’s role as the beating heart of the Arab world.
Simultaneously with the broadcast, large crowds gathered across Syrian cities to watch the speech on public screens, celebrating the end of sanctions amid a festive atmosphere. Security and traffic personnel were deployed in large numbers to manage the heavy turnout.
President Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s speech marked a watershed moment for Syria—an overture to the world underscoring a commitment to balanced international relations grounded in sovereignty and cooperation. With a strong emphasis on the supportive role of regional allies and the impactful US policy shift, the address outlined a fresh political and economic narrative that could redefine Syria’s place in the region and beyond.
