EU Revives Ties with Syria, Boosts Trade & Security

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The European Union is warming up to Syria, initiating formal political talks and revisiting a 1978 cooperation agreement. They plan to engage in high-level dialogue with Syrias transitional leaders on May 11th, while adjusting sanctions to maintain pressure on wrongdoers and encourage more engagement. This thaw in relations comes after years of frosty tie…

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The European Union is warming up to Syria, initiating formal political talks and revisiting a 1978 cooperation agreement. They plan to engage in high-level dialogue with Syrias transitional leaders on May 11th, while adjusting sanctions to maintain pressure on wrongdoers and encourage more engagement. This thaw in relations comes after years of frosty ties, particularly since Bashar al-Assads ousting by rebels in late 2021. Syria has already seen most Western sanctions lifted, and the EU aims to

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