The EU has decided to lift economic sanctions on Syria to aid its recovery following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. EU foreign ministers, led by chief diplomat Kaja Kallas, emphasized the importance of supporting the Syrian people in building a peaceful and inclusive future. This decision comes shortly after the US also announced it would lift sanctions. Concerns remain about the direction of the Syrian government, with fears of potential civil war looming if transitional authority collapses, echoing the dire economic situation in Afghanistan.
The EU wants to help the Syrian people rebuild a new, inclusive and peaceful Syria following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
There are worries about whether the Syrian government is going in the right direction, but we don't have a choice.
The EUâs decision comes amidst predictions that Syria could face another brutal civil war if transitional leadership collapses.
The EU dismissed accusations that its sanction-lifting decisions were influenced by US policy.
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