WASHINGTON

Qatar welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision Tuesday to lift sanctions on Syria.

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it is an "important step" towards supporting stability and prosperity in Syria.

The ministry also expressed its "full appreciation" for the efforts of Türkiye and Saudi Arabia in this regard and reiterated its "full support" for Syria's independence and territorial integrity.

Trump said Tuesday during the 2025 Saudi-US Investment Forum in the Saudi capital Riyadh that he would order the removal of “brutal and crippling” US sanctions on Syria to give that country “a chance at greatness.”

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday evening, a day ahead of a meeting with Trump, the Syrian presidency said in a statement.

Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, beginning a Gulf tour that will include visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.