EU to approve gradual lifting of sanctions on Syria

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EU to approve gradual lifting of sanctions on Syria

Initial phase of relief expected to focus on sectors critical to reconstruction, including transport, energy financial transactions, say diplomatic sources - Anadolu Ajansı

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EU lifts Syria sanctions – reports – Famagusta Gazette

The EU will lift sanctions against Syria’s banks, energy sector and transport industry over the weekend, according to several sources. The goal of removing the sanctions is to contribute to the reconstruction of Syria, after the country’s long-time president Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December. The new Syrian leadership has long urged the West to ease sanctions against the country.

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EU moves to partially lift sanctions on Syria

Brussels: The European Union is preparing to lift some sanctions on Syria, including those in the banking, energy and transport sectors. A European official said on Friday that EU foreign ministers will make a formal decision on lifting some sanctions on Syria during their meeting next Monday in Brussels. The official, who preferred to remain anonymous, explained that the decision to lift the sanctions will be “reversible […]

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EU steps towards Syria! Sanctions are planned to be lifted

The European Union (EU) is preparing to lift sanctions on Syria targeting sectors such as banking, energy and transportation.

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During a ministerial meeting... Europe lifts a number of sanctions on Syria

The European Union will lift sanctions on Syria’s energy, transport and banking sectors on Monday in a bid to help rebuild the country after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, diplomats said Friday. Damascus has been pressing the West to ease sanctions, but Europe and other powers have been reluctant to act before clear signals from the new regime that it is serious about a comprehensive transition. The move, which EU foreign ministers are…

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Syria sanctions to be lifted on Monday