Syria has welcomed a decision by the European Union to remove several Syrian institutions from its sanctions list as part of efforts to support the country’s transition.
“We welcome the European Union’s decision to lift sanctions on a number of Syrian government entities, including the ministries of interior and defence,” Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al Shaibani wrote on X on Monday.
“We also appreciate the renewal of sanctions imposed on figures of the former regime and those involved in crimes against our people,” he said.
Damascus looks forward to deepening cooperation with its partners in the EU “in a way that serves the interests of our people, is based on mutual respect and shared interests, and supports the path of reconstruction,” Shaibani added.
