France Says EU Will Lift Some Sanctions Against Syria

France says EU will lift some sanctions on Syria after al-Assad’s fall
European countries say they are eager to help reconstruct war-ravaged country and build bridges with its new leaders.
France says EU could agree to ease Syria sanctions
EU foreign ministers were in Brussels to discuss lifting some sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad's regime. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Hungary could drop its veto on Russian sanctions.
France to suspend some sanctions on Syria
This suspension of sanctions must be accompanied by political transition involving all Syrians,' says foreign ministry - Anadolu Ajansı
France says EU will lift some sanctions against Syria after Assad's fall
Some European Union sanctions against Syria are being lifted, France's foreign minister said on Monday, as part of a broader EU move to help stabilise Damascus after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in December.
Syria Welcomes EU Decision To Begin Easing Sanctions
Syria's foreign minister hailed a European Union decision on Monday to begin easing sanctions against the country after the toppling of president Bashar al-Assad.
EU eases sanctions on Syria
The European Union agreed on Monday to start easing sanctions on Syria in light of the ousting of President Bashar Assad in December.
EU top diplomat expects deal 'today' on easing Syria sanctions after Assad's fall
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to agree to begin easing sanctions on Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December. Story by Delano D'Souza.
EU top diplomat pushes for gradual suspension of Syria sanctions
European Union top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Monday that she hopes EU foreign ministers will be able to agree on gradually suspending the bloc's economic sanctions on Syria. Ministers are to decide on a "roadmap" for a step-by-step approach,
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