EU to Suspend Sanctions on Syria for Reconstruction Efforts
brussels January 27, 2025 17:42European Union to suspend various sanctions on Syria to enable reconstruction efforts.
European Union to suspend various sanctions on Syria to enable reconstruction efforts.
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European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas meets with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara to discuss Turkey-EU relations.
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