Aug 24 (Reuters) - The State Department on Monday removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, according to a notification from the U.S. Treasury, in a move that was first announced earlier this year pending a review by Congress. The designation as a state sponsor of terrorism carries restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance, defense exports and certain financial transactions.Monday's announcement also removed the designation of the Nusrah Front as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization.

Syria is set to be removed from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list after nearly 47 years.

The Trump administration is expected to rescind the label on Monday, a US official said.

Hayat Tahrir Al Sham's designation as a foreign terrorist organisation also revoked