EU intends to suspend sanctions on Syria in several areas

Brussels, SANA-The European Union announced Wednesday its intention to suspend sanctions imposed on Syria in the areas of energy, transport and reconstruction.

According to Reuters, a draft declaration states that the European Council has decided to suspend a number of restrictive measures in the areas of energy, transport and reconstruction, in addition to facilitating financial and banking transfers related to them.

“As part of a gradual approach and in a future step, the Council will assess whether to suspend further restrictive measures, and will continue to verify that the suspension remains appropriate based on close monitoring of the situation in the country.” The declaration   added.

The foreign ministers of the EU countries are expected to discuss lifting sanctions on Syria during a meeting to be held in Brussels on February 24.

MHD Ibrahim