U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan al-Shibani in Antalya, Turkiye, to discuss a "road map" for lifting the sanctions.

Axar.az, citing Ynet, reports that while the specific terms remain vague, Rubio emphasized support for a peaceful and stable Syria, citing hopeful signs from the new regime, including calls for peace with Israel and the removal of terrorist groups.

Rubio announced that the U.S. would begin easing sanctions through temporary waivers, allowing economic aid and reconstruction efforts from neighboring countries. However, a full and permanent lifting of sanctions depends on Syria's future progress, with Rubio cautioning that it's still "too early" to make that decision.

Syria welcomed the development, with its foreign minister expressing optimism about national rehabilitation and international normalization before the end of Trump's term.