The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979 and opening the way for greater economic engagement with Damascus. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called the decision historic and said it would help the country move toward recovery, reconstruction and development after 14 years of civil war.

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

The US officially removed Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, the Treasury Department announced on Monday.The State Department also

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

Syria had been on the list since 1979, but with the overthrow of longtime dictator Bashar Assad, Washington and Damascus have improved relations.