The European Union Foreign Minister on Monday agreed to take steps towards relaxing the restrictions on Syria following the decline of dictator Bashar Assad in December.
The European Union’s foreign affairs head Kaza Kailas wrote on Twitter in the east, “Although our goal is to move fast, the restrictions can be lifted if wrong steps are taken.”
European Union will suspend restrictions for ‘stabilization’ in Syria – France
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot had earlier stated that restrictions will be applicable to energy, transport and financial sectors.
After reaching abroad tour, Barrot said, “With respect to Syria, we are going to decide to remove, suspend some restrictions applied to energy and transport sectors and financial institutions which were important for the financial stabilization of the country. ” Ministers’ meeting.
Bashar Assad’s rule in Syria was demolished by rebel groups on 8 December.
The European Union has called for the new Syrian officials to implement the “inclusive” political process and respect human rights including the ethnic and religious minority groups of Syria.
During the 13 -year civil war of Syria, the Western states severely banned exports to the country, citing the misbehavior of Assad rule and cut diplomatic and financial relations.
European Union will re -ban Russia
Barrot also said that there was an agreement under which Hungary would accept the renewal of sanctions on Russia.
The French Foreign Minister said, “The restrictions will be renewed.” Later on Monday, the block’s Foreign Minister agreed to renew the sanctions on Moscow.
To continue the fine on Moscow, 27 member countries of the European Union will have to unanimously approve the rollover by 31 January.
Budapest had said that he wanted to wait for the inauguration of American Donald Trump before agreeing to continue the ban system. Trump had earlier called for a compromise through negotiations between Kiev and Moscow to end Russia’s invasion.
On Friday, Hungary Prime Minister Victor Orban threatened to vetoos, and pressurize the European Union to reopen Ukraine to reopen Ukraine to reopen the gas pipeline supplied to Hungary and other Central European states.
Ukraine allowed its gas transit agreement with Russia to end the New Year’s day.
The AFP news agency quoted diplomats as saying that the European Union agreed to read a statement on Hungary’s energy security in exchange for the support of Budapest for expansion.
SDI/RMT (Reuters, AFP)