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EU leaders visit Syria and pledge support for recovery after years of civil war

EU officials pledged support for Syria’s rebuilding and regional stabilization after 14 years of civil war, highlighting ongoing disarmament efforts in Lebanon and improving Western ties.

BEIRUT (AP) — Senior officials from the European Union visited Syria for the first time Friday and met with Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in the latest sign of the country’s improving relations with the West. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council António Costa both made statements of support for Syria as it struggles to recover after nearly 14 years of civil war, which ended in De…

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EU leaders visit Syria and pledge support for recovery after years of civil war

Top European Union officials have visited Syria for the first time to meet with interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

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The European Union will provide Syria with some 620 million euros (722 million US dollars) of funding in 2026 and 2027 to support post-war recovery, bilateral assistance and humanitarian aid, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday during a visit to Damascus. Speaking in the Syrian capital, von der Leyen said that the magnitude of reconstruction needs remained overwhelming after years of conflict and economic collapse u…

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