EU to lift economic sanctions on Syria

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said at the press conference that the EU’s move demonstrates the “international will to support Syria,” per AFP. The EU previously eased sanctions on Syria in February to support “an inclusive political transition” there, per the Council of the EU statement. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said at the press conference that the EU’s move demonstrates the “international will to support Syria.” | Mohammed Badra/EPA

Author: Yurii Stasiuk

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