U.S. President Donald Trump's administration made a surprise announcement last month on lifting sanctions against Syria, where an Islamist-led government took power after overthrowing former leader Bashar al-Assad in December.
Trump said he took the decision at the behest of Saudi Arabia, which was a leading advocate for removing the sanctions.
Syria's new leaders are aiming to make rapid progress in improving public services, including internet connectivity, in the country after 14 years of civil war and decades of Western sanctions.
