The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Syria has called the European Union’s decision on the lifting of economic sanctions against the country with a “historical step” and expressed satisfaction with this decision.
In the published statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the abolition of all the economic sanctions imposed by the EU during the reign of Bashar al-Assad opens a new page in Syrian-European relations.
It is noted that the decision was made by the EU in full accordance with its legal system and the principles of the rule of law. “Sanctions are subject to revision if they have achieved their goals. This step reflects support from the EU transition to Syria to stability, respect for human rights and economic development from both legal and diplomatic points of view,” the statement said.
It is also emphasized that the abolition of sanctions is a kind of tribute to the many years of struggle and the stamina of the Syrian people.
According to the Syrian side, this decision will open up new opportunities for the Syrians living in Europe – invest in their country and return to participate in the recovery process. The statement says that a strong basis is created for deepening political and sectoral cooperation between Syria and Europe.
Foreign Ministry also confirmed the readiness of the Syrian government to expand cooperation with European companies and investors, emphasizing that the country will create a favorable environment for economic recovery and sustainable development.
“Europe for many years supported the Syrian people – humanitarian aid, the reception of refugees and commitment to the principle of justice. Now Syria needs not obstacles, but allies and partners. We need real cooperation that goes beyond humanitarian aid, – the statement said. – We hope that these relations will develop into a full -fledged economic and political and political. Partnership “.
In conclusion, the Syrian side thanked the European Union, its member states and the peoples of Europe, expressing readiness for a new stage of interaction on the basis of mutual respect and the general Vizia of the future.
The European Union began imposing sanctions against the Syrian regime in May 2011 after the outbreak of the Civil War. Measures included prohibitions on trips and freezing of assets of persons involved in human rights violations, including Assad and high -ranking officials.
The sanctions also affected entire sectors of the economy – in particular, the import of Syrian oil, the export of double -purpose goods and financing of infrastructure projects were prohibited.
February 24, 2025, the EU announced the first step – the “suspension” of sanctions in banking, energy and transport sectors. EU representatives emphasize that the decision to completely remove sanctions is reversible and depends on the development of the situation in Syria.