07.11.2025 20:48
Following the United Nations Security Council's decision to lift sanctions against Syrian President Ahmed Shara, a notable move has come from the United Kingdom. In a statement from the government, it was announced that the UK has lifted sanctions against Syrian President Shara and Interior Minister Enes Hattab.
The UK made a critical decision ahead of Syrian President Ahmed Shara's visit to the White House on Monday, November 10. The European country also lifted all sanctions imposed on Shara and Interior Minister Enes Hattab, similar to those by the United Nations Security Council.
THEY HAD BEEN SUBJECTED TO FINANCIAL SANCTIONS
The decision was announced on the official website of the British government, and both individuals had previously been subjected to financial sanctions related to terrorist organizations ISIS and Al-Qaeda.
THE FIRST MOVE FROM THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL
The United Nations Security Council also accepted a resolution prepared by the US last night, calling for the lifting of sanctions against Syrian President Ahmed Shara and Interior Minister Enes Hattab.
14 MEMBERS VOTED "YES," CHINA ABSTAINED
Before Syrian President Ahmed Shara's visit to the White House on Monday, November 10, the resolution brought to the UNSC by the US, requesting the lifting of sanctions against Shara and Interior Minister Hattab, was accepted. 14 UNSC members voted "yes," while China abstained.
"SENDING A STRONG POLITICAL MESSAGE"
After the decision, the US Permanent Representative to the UN, Mike Waltz, thanked the UNSC members, stating, "With the adoption of this resolution, the Council sends a strong political message acknowledging that Syria is entering a new era." Waltz mentioned that under President Shara's leadership, Syria has been working diligently to fulfill its commitments to combat terrorism and drug trafficking, eliminate chemical weapon remnants, and promote regional security and stability since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024.
In a report published yesterday by the Associated Press (AP), it was noted that ahead of Shara's visit to the White House, the US was working on a draft resolution in the UNSC to lift sanctions against Shara and Interior Minister Hattab. For the draft resolution to be accepted in the UNSC, it must receive approval from at least 9 of its 15 members and not be vetoed by any of the 5 permanent members (China, Russia, the UK, France, and the US).