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6 days ago
- Business
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Syria: Sanctions removal reflects growing international backing
Shaibani's statement came after European diplomats said in Brussels that the EU had given the green light to lifting all economic sanctions on Syria in an attempt to support the country's reconstruction following the December overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad read more Syrians line up to retrieve money from an ATM in Damascus, Syria. AP Syria's foreign minister said on Tuesday that the lifting of sanctions on his country showed an 'international will' to support Damascus, after EU countries agreed to end the bloc's economic sanctions. In a press conference in Damascus alongside his Jordanian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani said that 'lifting sanctions expresses the regional and international will to support Syria', adding that 'the Syrian people today have a very important and historic opportunity to rebuild their country'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The plan today is to benefit from the lifting of sanctions. Anyone who wants to invest in Syria, the doors are open; anyone who wants to cooperate with Syria, there are no sanctions,' he added. Shaibani's statement came after European diplomats said in Brussels that the EU had given the green light to lifting all economic sanctions on Syria in an attempt to support the country's reconstruction following the December overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. EU foreign ministers are expected to officially announce their decision later on Tuesday. The move would follow US President Donald Trump's announcement last week that he was waiving sanctions on the war-torn country. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi congratulated Shaibani on the developments, saying Syria was now 'in a new phase, and Syria's success requires giving it a chance to succeed'. Lifting sanctions would provide the Syrian government with 'the capabilities it needs to serve its people and will allow the private sector in all countries of the world to work towards that', Safadi said. The EU had already suspended some restrictions on Syria's key economic sectors in February. Officials said these measures could be reimposed if Syria's new leaders do not fulfil their promises to respect minority rights and move towards democracy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Nahar Net
7 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Syrian FM says agreed with Salam on steps to end 'plight of Syrian prisoners'
by Naharnet Newsdesk 19 May 2025, 15:15 Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani announced that he agreed with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on practical steps to 'end the plight of Syrian prisoners in Lebanon.' After a meeting with Salam on the sidelines of the Arab Summit in Baghdad, Shaibani wrote on X: 'We discussed the need to expedite ending the plight of Syrian prisoners in Lebanon.' 'We agreed on some practical steps in this regard and we stress the Syrian government's full keenness on finalizing this file as soon as possible,' Shaibani added.
Rudaw Net
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Syrian president sends FM to Arab League summit in Baghdad
Also in Middle East Turkey says its anti-PKK operations continue despite progress in peace process Iraq, Jordan, Egypt discuss tripartite cooperation mechanisms Trump to end US sanctions on Damascus, greet Syria's Sharaa in Saudi Arabia Iran calls PKK decision to disband 'important step' A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani arrived in Baghdad on Friday for the Arab League summit. He is attending instead of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa whose invitation to the event was opposed by many in Iraq. On arriving in the Iraqi capital, Shaibani told Iraqi state media that 'Syrian security is shared with Iraq, and we want coordination in various fields." He added that during the summit he will emphasize the end of 'foreign interventions' in Syria. The gathering of Arab leaders will be held on Saturday. Several high-profile figures, including United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, have already arrived in Baghdad to attend the 34th edition of the annual event. Sharaa's office confirmed on Monday that Shaibani would represent Syria at the summit, ending weeks of speculation over whether Sharaa would attend. Sharaa's decision to skip the summit follows controversy over his participation. On Monday night, protesters took to the streets in Iraq's Shiite-majority southern province of Basra, chanting slogans against Sharaa using his nom de guerre 'Jolani.' Demonstrators shouted, 'No, no to Jolani. No, no to terrorism.' The new Syrian leader has jihadist roots. He was elected interim president in late January after a coalition of opposition groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) - which he commanded before its dissolution and merger into the Syrian defense ministry - toppled the regime of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad. While most Arab countries congratulated Sharaa on his appointment as president, Iraq withheld formal recognition, reflecting Baghdad's cautious stance toward the new leadership that has historic ties to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (ISIS).
South China Morning Post
28-04-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Syria's foreign minister wants to ‘strengthen relations' with China
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed on Monday his government's willingness to build a 'strategic partnership' with China, a key backer of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. Advertisement A foreign ministry statement said that Shaibani met the Chinese ambassador to the United Nations , Fu Cong, at UN headquarters in New York, where he had been representing Syria at a session of the Security Council. In the meeting with Beijing's envoy, Shaibani said Syria's new government was seeking to 'strengthen relations with China' and that the two countries 'will work together to build a long-term strategic partnership in the near future', according to the statement. This was not the first high-level meeting between the two governments since Islamist-led forces toppled Assad in December, capping years of civil war. In late February, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met the Chinese ambassador to Damascus Along with Russia and Iran, China was an important backer of the Assad government, including during the war, which broke out in 2011. China's UN ambassador Fu Cong at a UN Security Council meeting in New York. Photo: AP
Arab News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Syria FM says wants to ‘strengthen relations' with China
DAMASCUS: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani expressed on Monday his government's willingness to build a 'strategic partnership' with China, a key backer of ousted ruler Bashar Assad.A foreign ministry statement said that Shaibani met with the Chinese ambassador to the United Nations, Fu Cong, at UN headquarters in New York, where he had been representing Syria at a session of the Security the meeting with Beijing's envoy, Shaibani said Syria's new government was seeking to 'strengthen relations with China' and that the two countries 'will work together to build a long-term strategic partnership in the near future,' according to the was not the first high-level meeting between the two governments since Islamist-led forces toppled Assad in December, capping years of civil war. In late February, interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa met with the Chinese ambassador to Damascus.
