Khaberni - Jordan believes that the repeal of the Caesar Law sanctions imposed by the United States on Syria constitutes a critical phase to enhance economic cooperation with Syria in various fields, paving the way for establishing expandable regional economic partnerships globally, in light of the available investment and commercial opportunities, particularly in the transport, logistics, and energy sectors, making it a focus of international interest beyond the Arab context to include Turkey, European countries, and others.
In this regard, the economic expert Hossam Ayesh told "Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed" that the repeal of "Caesar" means setting the Syrian economy on a path of launching towards the future by beginning operations of reactivation, development, and building institutions, and taking necessary actions to boost the economic recovery to meet the Syrian people's developmental needs in various fields. He added that Syria will return to being part of the regional and international economic system and will enter the next year relieved from the burdens imposed by "Caesar", which had restricted economic activities, especially financial and investment activities, while keeping commercial activities to a minimum, indicating that reconstruction and building projects will start robustly in various sectors.
He pointed out that Jordanian-Syrian economic relations, based on the positive indicators achieved since the fall of the previous regime, are poised to rise significantly in the coming period, through increased trade exchange, considering Jordan as a central logistics hub for the reconstruction of Syria, and as a starting point for its trade towards many countries. He noted that strategic projects, especially in the transport and energy sectors like electrical interconnection, will see significant acceleration in the coming phase, alongside stimulating investments and trade in multiple areas.
Since 2019, the Caesar sanctions have been a major obstacle to the development of regional economic cooperation, and they have contributed to disrupting the implementation of major strategic projects, especially in energy, transport, and trade, as they imposed stringent restrictions on Syria and any entity attempting to establish economic relations with it. Observers believe that Jordan will benefit most from the lifting of sanctions in the upcoming phase, starting from its geographical proximity, its central location in the region, and its advanced relations with the new Syrian regime, in addition to the existing entanglement between the private sectors of both countries.
Despite the final cancellation of the sanctions, the memory of business leaders and major companies is still present with the pressures exerted by the United States through its embassies to prevent any economic relations with Syria. In this context, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed the decision of the United States to lift the sanctions imposed on the Syrian Arab Republic under the Caesar Law, considering it an important step to support Syria's efforts in reconstruction, boost recovery pathways, and achieve the aspirations of its people for development and prosperity.
More than a week ago, US President Donald Trump signed the decision to lift the sanctions imposed on the deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad under the Caesar Law, after its approval by both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the US Congress. The sanctions were named after the Caesar Law after a photographer in the Syrian army who helped document the previous regime's violations against civilians.
Since the fall of the Assad regime, Jordan has moved quickly to enhance economic cooperation with Syria and meet the Syrian market's needs for goods and reconstruction essentials, with Jordanian exports to the Syrian market increasing by 400%, reaching about 400 million dollars during the first ten months of the current year. The joint free zone has also been activated and revitalized, responding to the increased movement of individuals and goods in both directions, and efforts to attract more investments within it.
