US EditionSyria foreign minister says removing sanctions ‘key’ to restoring stability
- Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani stated that removing economic sanctions is the key for the stability of Syria.
- Shaibani mentioned that sanctions were imposed for the benefit of Syrians but are now against the Syrian people.
- He emphasized that the Syrian people shouldn't be punished for measures against the now-deposed ruler.
- The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas indicated that sanctions could be lifted if Syria's new rulers formed an inclusive government.
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Syrian Foreign Minister urges lifting of sanctions in Davos
This position, disseminated in the Syrian press, was expressed by the head of diplomacy in a dialogue session with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Syria and its economic future, during the Davos Economic Forum in Switzerland. The biggest challenge we face is sanctions and their suspension is the key to stability in Syria, the Foreign Minister said. He added that if the world wants Syria to emerge from the tragedy, it must support the…
Davos-Syria's economy will be open for foreign investment, foreign minister says
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani said on Wednesday that the country will open its economy to foreign investment and that Damascus is also working on energy and electricity partnerships with Gulf states.
Syria’s economy reborn after being freed from Assad
When Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria, merchants like Youssef Rajab kept much of their imported stock hidden for fear of arrest for breaking the law. But after an Islamist-led coalition toppled Assad in a lightning offensive last month, Rajab put previously banned foreign goods such as chocolate, biscuits and shampoo back on the shelf. Such products
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