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Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Top EU diplomat unveils Syria aid plan
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleBRUSSELS — The European Union’s top diplomat unveils a plan to help war-torn Syria seal a peaceful end to fighting, improve stability and rebuild once a real political transition is happening.
Foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says Tuesday that “there is much the European Union is ready to do,” using its aid and reconstruction might plus diplomatic efforts among Syria’s neighbors.
Mogherini says she hopes peace talks in Kazakhstan combined with the EU’s clout could spark meetings between Syria’s political parties in Geneva under UN auspices.
The bloc would step up contributions once a lasting political process is underway.
The EU is the biggest donor to Syria, providing more than 9.4 billion euros ($10 billion) in humanitarian, development and economic assistance since 2011. It plays no military role.
— AP
The Times of Israel Community.