Syria FM says beginning new phase of partnership with EU

Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Monday that Damascus was entering a “new phase of partnership” with the European Union.The remarks came as the EU pledged nearly $59 million to support Syrian institutions.The European Union also said it would coordinate with Syria in deciding whether conditions are safe for the return of Syrian refugees to their country.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The European Council said on Monday it had adopted a decision terminating the partial suspension of the cooperation agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic, thereby restoring fuller trade ties with Syria.It said the move marked an important step towards strengthening bilateral relations between the European Union and Syria.The decision “sends a clear political signal of the EU’s commitment to re-engage with Syria and support its economic recovery,” the European Council added in a statement.Read more

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