He studies European Union He gradually suspended several economic sanctions on Syria as he sought to support the country’s peaceful transition, while retaining some influence, according to two internal documents seen by Reuters.
European Union foreign ministers are expected to discuss suspending some Syrian sanctions during a meeting in Brussels on January 27.
European capitals began to reevaluate their policies towards Syria after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad at the hands of opposition forces.
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The documents, prepared by the EU’s foreign policy arm ahead of the ministers’ meeting, set out options available to support Syria’s transition and a roadmap for easing sanctions.
According to the proposed roadmap, “a broad consensus has emerged among EU member states on the need to ease the EU sanctions framework with the aim of sending a positive signal of support for the transition and new powers.”
The proposed roadmap adds, “At the same time, some European Union member states have urged caution and to retain some influence in the face of the new authorities, in anticipation of the possibility that matters may not develop as expected,” explaining that “a gradual approach must be used.”
A political agreement may be announced at a meeting on January 27.
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EU sanctions include banning oil imports from Syria, as well as banning investment in the industry Oil Syria and freeze any assets of the Syrian Central Bank in the European Union.
The proposed roadmap indicates that some existing sanctions, including on weapons and entities linked to the Assad regime, will not be suspended.
The options available to support Syria, which were mentioned in the paper prepared by the European Union on its efforts, include enhancing humanitarian aid, supporting gradual reconstruction, and considering allowing… For Syrian refugees Residents of Europe can travel back and forth during a transition period.
Earlier this month, six European Union member states – Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands – called on the EU to temporarily suspend sanctions imposed on Syria in areas including transport, energy and banking services.
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