Muhsen AlMustafa, researcher at the Omran Center for Strategic Studies, says that the benefits for Damascus are very significant; supporting countries will be able to deal with Syrian state institutions “without reservation,” including financial support, aid, and investments, in addition to contributing to the lifting of sanctions on the Central Bank of Syria.

AlMustafa also believes that European countries will follow the United States in the path of lifting sanctions imposed on Syria, noting that there are undoubtedly technical obstacles at present, especially related to legislation, but that these will fade over time.