US EditionEU to Restore Syria Relations, Strengthen Trade and Security Ties, Document Shows
The bloc will reopen formal ties and adjust sanctions to preserve leverage while backing refugee returns and Kurdish integration.
- The European Union plans to resume its 1978 cooperation agreement with Syria and begin a High-Level Political Dialogue with transitional authorities on May 11, according to a diplomatic document circulated to member countries this week.
- Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks broader international integration following the 2024 ouster of Bashar al-Assad after a devastating 14-year war. The EU intends to "reframe and adapt" its sanctions regime to maintain leverage while engaging with Syria's leadership.
- Syria is emerging as a regional transit hub, with the first tanker of Iraqi oil sailing from Baniyas on Thursday. Turkey, Syria, and Jordan agreed to upgrade railway networks linking Europe to the Gulf.
- Europe hosts over 1 million Syrian refugees, with the EU planning to facilitate their "safe, voluntary and dignified return" while supporting integration of Kurdish-led authorities into state security structures.
- Long-Term ambitions position Syria as a vital node for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, linking transport, energy, and digital networks across the region.
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EU to restore Syria relations, increase trade and security ties
The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer economic and security ties, according to a document seen by Reuters, marking the latest step in a broader policy shift after years of frozen relations. The background paper, produced by the bloc's diplomatic arm and circulated to EU member countries this week, says the EU will fully resume its 1978 cooperation agree…
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EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows
By Lili Bayer and Feras DalateyBRUSSELS/DAMASCUS, April 17 - The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer economic and security ties, according to a document seen by Reuters, marking the latest step in a broader policy shift after years of frozen relations.
Document Outlines EU Political and Economic Steps in Syria - Enab Baladi
The European Union intends to strengthen its relations with Syria by resuming formal political contacts and paving the way for economic and security ties, according to a document reviewed by Reuters. The document, prepared by the EU’s diplomatic service and circulated to member states this week, indicates that the bloc will fully resume the 1978 cooperation agreement with Syria and begin a high level political dialogue with the Syrian transition…
EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties
The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer economic and security ties, according to a document seen by Reuters, marking the latest step in a broader policy shift after years of frozen relations. The background paper, produced by the bloc’s diplomatic arm…
Eu Prepares for Relaunching Relations with Syria and Strengthening Economic and Security Cooperation
The Community bloc will fully resume the 1978 cooperation agreement with Syria and launch a high-level political dialogue with the transitional authorities from 11 May onwards, as shown in an internal document seen by Reuters. Although most Western sanctions have been lifted over the past year after the removal from power of former President Bashar al-Assad and the takeover of power by Ahmed al-Sharaa, Brussels will adapt its sanctions regime to…
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