The Maldives has welcomed the decision by the United States to remove Syria from its List of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Maldivian government congratulated Syria on the development and wished the Syrian people continued peace, stability and prosperity.
The Maldives said it hoped the decision would support Syria’s recovery and reconstruction efforts and help improve the lives and livelihoods of the Syrian people.
The government also reaffirmed its support for Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as a peaceful, inclusive, Syrian-owned and Syrian-led process that fulfils the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.