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After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed

A U.S. sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria is welcome, but "much more significant work ... will inevitably be necessary," the U.N. special envoy on Syria, Geir Pedersen,

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

EU Could Lift Some Syria Sanctions Quickly, France Says

Speaking to France Inter radio, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the EU could take a similar decision soon without giving precise timing, while adding that lifting more political sanctions would depend on how Syria's new leadership handled the transition and ensured exclusivity.

Barron's · 15h

EU Could Gradually Ease Syria Sanctions If 'Tangible Progress'

The European Union could begin lifting sanctions on Syria if the war-torn country's new rulers take steps to form an inclusive government that protects minorities, the bloc's top diplomat said Friday.

Anadolu Ajansi · 2d

Syria welcomes US sanctions exemptions

Foreign Ministry hails recent US measures easing sanctions, calling for their full removal to support recovery and stability - Anadolu Ajansı

Hosted on MSN · 3d

Germany pushing for EU to relax sanctions on Syria, sources say

Germany is leading European Union discussions on easing sanctions imposed on the Syrian government of toppled President Bashar al-Assad and aiding the country's population, foreign ministry sources said on Tuesday.

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Al-Monitor on MSN · 10h

Italy FM says new Syria leader pledged to stop 'illegal immigration'

Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told visiting Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday that he was ready to stem "illegal immigration" to Europe, the European diplomat said."Sharaa says he is ready to block illegal immigration,

AFP on MSN · 16h

Italian FM meets Syria's new leader in Damascus

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met Syria's new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus Friday, state media said, in the latest such visit from a European diplomat since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Euronews on MSN · 11h

Italian FM Tajani meets with head of Syria's new government in Damascus

The Italian minister spoke of cooperation between Syria and Italy in crucial sectors, but EU sanctions imposed over the last decade of conflict remain an obstacle to progress. View on euronews

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International sanctions have left Syria’s health system on life support

U.S. and E.U. sanctions aimed at punishing the former Assad regime have made it more difficult for Syrian hospitals to ...

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The West is making a muddle of its Syria sanctions

Europe may move faster. On January 3rd the French and German foreign ministers met Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria’s de facto ruler, ...

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Italy foreign minister proposes setting aside EU sanctions on Syria

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday that he had called for a moratorium on EU sanctions on Syria for six ...

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US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place

The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria’s transitional government after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader ...

Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is travelling to Syria on Friday to encourage the transition in the country following ...

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US allows transactions with governing institutions in Syria despite sanctions

The U.S. on Monday issued a sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria for six months after ...

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Italy shd lead lifting of sanctions on Syria-Erdogan-Meloni

Italy should lead international efforts to lift sanctions on Syria after the Assad regime fell to Islamist-led rebels a month ...

Syria reportedly blocks evacuation of Russian military equipment from naval base

The Sparta II, a Russian cargo ship under U.S. sanctions, has been drifting near Tartus since Jan. 5 after leaving Baltiysk ...

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