The US has officially removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list after 47 years, paving the way for increased private sector investment and economic reintegration.

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

The Trump administration also took Hayat Tahrir al-Sham off its blacklist of Specially Designated Global Terrorist organizations.

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