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EU agrees to restore full trade ties with Syria

Al Jazeera·Al Jazeera·21 days ago
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The European Council says the move ‘sends a clear political signal of the EU’s commitment to re-engage with Syria and support its economic recovery’. The European Council has terminated the partial suspension of a cooperation agreement with Syria, thereby restoring fuller trade ties with the country as it seeks to emerge from nearly 14 years of war. The council said on Monday the move marked an important step towards strengthening relations between the European Union and Syria. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Syria sees first government reshuffle since al-Assad’s ouster list 2 of 4 Syria becomes alternative energy corridor for oil as Hormuz effectively blo list 3 of 4 Syria says it dismantled Hezbollah-linked cell plotting assassinations list 4 of 4 From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria’s trial of Assad, former officials end of list 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…

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