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Monday, May 11, 2026
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Monday, May 11, 2026
EU agrees to restore fuller trade ties with Syria
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Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, receives European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, center, and European Council President António Costa, right, upon their arrival at the presidential palace in Damascus, Syria, January 9, 2026. (European Commission via AP)
The European Council says it adopted a decision terminating the partial suspension of the cooperation agreement between the European Economic Community and Syria, thereby restoring fuller trade ties with Damascus.
It says the move marks an important step toward 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 adds in a statement.
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