US President Donald Trump signed a historic executive order Monday, lifting sanctions on Syria “to support the country’s path to stability and peace," the White House said in a statement.

The order lifts sanctions on Syria, “while maintaining sanctions on Bashar al-Assad, his associates, human rights abusers, drug traffickers, persons linked to chemical weapons activities, ISIS or its affiliates, and Iranian proxies,” the statement said.

“The Order directs the Secretary of State to evaluate suspending sanctions, either in whole or in part if specific criteria are met, under the Caesar Act, a law that sanctions the Assad regime for atrocities.

“The Order permits the relaxation of export controls on certain goods and waives restrictions on certain foreign assistance to Syria.

“The Order directs the Secretary of State to review Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

“The Order directs the Secretary of State to review Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

“The Order directs the Secretary of State to explore avenues for sanctions relief at the United Nations to support stability in Syria,” added the White House statement.