The European Union has decided to lift all economic sanctions on Syria.
The European Union has officially agreed to lift the economic sanctions imposed on Syria, as reported by "AFP" and German media.
The decision was made during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Tuesday, after months of deliberations.
Kayla Kalas, the EU's foreign policy chief, expressed optimism about reaching this agreement, stating before the meeting: "We have been working on lifting sanctions on Syria since the beginning of the year. We want life to return to Syria and give its people a chance to save the country."
Reuters quoted her confirming that the goal is "to create job opportunities and means of livelihood for the people in Syria to become a more stable country."
European officials indicated that the decision includes lifting economic sanctions while maintaining other penalties targeting the Assad regime and individuals accused of human rights violations.
This decision comes after a partial suspension of sanctions on February 24, which included the banking, energy, and transportation sectors.
Kalas had previously proposed additional easing allowing funding for Syrian ministries, including defense and interior, in areas of reconstruction, counterterrorism, and migration.
According to a European document dated May 14, seen by Reuters, member states will have the authority to support cooperation with Syrian ministries in specific sectors, within a "more flexible approach to dealing with the Syrian situation."
It is worth noting that the EU had previously relaxed some restrictions, especially in the energy, transportation, and reconstruction sectors, while some countries continue to push for further facilitation to encourage "transition in Syria."
