EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Proposes Gradual Sanctions Relief for Syria
In a notable shift in policy, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, has suggested a gradual easing of European sanctions on Syria. This proposal comes with the condition that the new Syrian leadership demonstrates tangible progress in key areas.
During a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara on Friday, Kallas outlined that the first step would involve setting a specific plan with necessary measures to support the reconstruction process in Syria. She emphasized that achieving this progress could lead to further steps towards normalization.
This topic is set to be discussed at the upcoming meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels next Monday, although Kallas did not provide further details. Diplomatic sources in Brussels indicated that initial steps might include easing sanctions to facilitate energy supplies and ease travel restrictions.
Kallas stressed that any regression in Syria’s developmental trajectory would result in the reimposition of sanctions. She noted that the phase following the fall of the Assad regime requires incentives for the new leadership to build a truly democratic and sustainable system in Syria.
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