EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting later in January
Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad.
EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of month
European foreign ministers will meet at the end of January to discuss the lifting of sanctions on Syria, the EU foreign policy chief said on Sunday in Riyadh ahead of a meeting of top Middle Eastern and Western diplomats and Syria's new foreign minister.
EU eyeing easing of Syrian sanctions
Saudi Arabia urges Syria sanctions relief at talks with regional, EU diplomats
Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe that focused on the war-ravaged country's future.
Arab and Western foreign ministers' hold Syria talks in Riyadh
Foreign ministers and top diplomats from Western and Middle Eastern countries met with Syria's new foreign minister in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday (January 12) at the first such regional meeting on Syria since President Bashar al-Assad was ousted last month.
Saudi Arabia calls for sanctions relief on Syria after diplomatic talks
Saudi Arabia called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe. Watch this report for more details!
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