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Syria Welcomes EU Move to Ease Some Sanctions
(MENAFN) Syria expressed approval on Monday regarding a European Union decision to lift sanctions on several Syrian institutions, describing it as part of broader efforts aimed at backing the country’s transitional phase.
“We welcome the European Union’s decision to lift sanctions on a number of Syrian government entities, including the ministries of interior and defense,” Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani wrote on the US social media company X.
He further stated, “We also appreciate the renewal of sanctions imposed on figures of the former regime and those involved in crimes against our people,” highlighting support for continued pressure on individuals linked to past abuses.
Al-Shaibani added that Damascus is eager to expand cooperation with EU partners “in a way that serves the interests of our people, is based on mutual respect and shared interests, and supports the path of reconstruction,” emphasizing rebuilding priorities and collaborative engagement.
On Monday, the EU also confirmed the extension of restrictive measures against individuals and entities associated with the former administration of Bashar al-Assad for an additional year, while simultaneously removing certain institutions from its sanctions list to facilitate Syria’s political transition.
According to a statement from the EU Council, these sanctions will remain effective until June 1, 2027, following the bloc’s yearly assessment of restrictions imposed on officials connected to the previous regime.
In December 2024, Assad—who governed Syria for almost 25 years—departed for Russia, marking the collapse of the Baath Party’s long-standing rule that had begun in 1963. A transitional government led by Ahmad al-Sharaa was established in January 2025.
“We welcome the European Union’s decision to lift sanctions on a number of Syrian government entities, including the ministries of interior and defense,” Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani wrote on the US social media company X.
He further stated, “We also appreciate the renewal of sanctions imposed on figures of the former regime and those involved in crimes against our people,” highlighting support for continued pressure on individuals linked to past abuses.
Al-Shaibani added that Damascus is eager to expand cooperation with EU partners “in a way that serves the interests of our people, is based on mutual respect and shared interests, and supports the path of reconstruction,” emphasizing rebuilding priorities and collaborative engagement.
On Monday, the EU also confirmed the extension of restrictive measures against individuals and entities associated with the former administration of Bashar al-Assad for an additional year, while simultaneously removing certain institutions from its sanctions list to facilitate Syria’s political transition.
According to a statement from the EU Council, these sanctions will remain effective until June 1, 2027, following the bloc’s yearly assessment of restrictions imposed on officials connected to the previous regime.
In December 2024, Assad—who governed Syria for almost 25 years—departed for Russia, marking the collapse of the Baath Party’s long-standing rule that had begun in 1963. A transitional government led by Ahmad al-Sharaa was established in January 2025.
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