Abdel Qader Al-Hassriya, Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, confirmed that repealing the Caesar Act is an important step towards ending the suffering of the Syrian people and represents a turning point in Syria’s history.

Al-Hassriya said in a Facebook post today: “The repeal of the ‘Caesar Act’ constitutes a very important step towards ending the suffering caused by years of sanctions, which directly affected the daily lives of Syrians from food and medicine to energy and livelihoods.”

He added: “Thank God, today we witness a turning point, not only in the course of the Syrian economy but in the history of Syria as a whole. It is the fruit of the dawn of December 8, the day Syria was liberated and put on the path of renaissance once again, and on the path to restoring its natural position among the countries of the world.”

The post continued: “I welcome this pivotal development and extend my sincere thanks to the Syrian diplomacy for its continuous efforts in defending Syria’s sovereignty and the rights of its people on the international stage. I also especially thank and appreciate the Syrian community in the United States, whose voice and positions played an influential role in reaching this result. These joint efforts paved the way for recovery and reconstruction.”

Al-Hassriya continued: “The road ahead is still long, and the efforts required are great to reintegrate into the global financial system. The Central Bank of Syria will continue its commitment to restoring financial stability, enhancing confidence in the Syrian pound, and working with regional and international partners to reopen channels of trade, investment, and cooperation. We look forward to a future based on a comprehensive renaissance vision that provides economic opportunities for all Syrians, inside and outside the homeland.”

Earlier today, Republican U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson announced that the U.S. Senate voted to repeal the Caesar Act imposed on Syria during the previous regime’s rule.