EU Removes Economic Sanctions on Syria

2025-05-21 01:38:28

(MENAFN) The European Union has opted to revoke its economic penalties on Syria, aiming to assist the Syrian population in restoring their nation after more than ten years of internal conflict.

This development was disclosed on Tuesday by the bloc’s chief representative for foreign affairs.

"Today, we took the decision to lift our economic sanctions on Syria. We want to help the Syrian people rebuild a new, inclusive and peaceful Syria," Kaja Kallas stated on X.

She further emphasized, "The EU has always stood by Syrians throughout the last 14 years – and will keep doing so," underlining the union’s enduring commitment to the Syrian people.

In a significant political shift, Bashar Assad—who had governed Syria for nearly a quarter of a century—escaped to Russia in December, bringing an end to the Baath Party's rule that had lasted since 1963.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, who spearheaded opposition movements to depose Assad, was proclaimed interim president at the end of January, marking the beginning of a transitional government.

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