Disclosure of details of the EU program on Syria

According to Isna, Wall Street Journal reporter Lawrence Norman wrote on his personal page on X (former Twitter): “The European Union probably imposed some key sanctions on January 26 in the first sign of serious engagement with the Syrian government after Assad. reduce against different parts of this country; However, it will still need the approval of all 27 member states.

Pointing out that a document related to the sanctions has been drawn up in Brussels, he said: “I remind you that Analena Berbuk and Jean-Noel-Barro had a joint trip to Damascus last week. So far, EU officials have been very cautious about when to lift the sanctions, and the visit of the French and German foreign ministers did not seem to have much impact on this matter.

Pointing out that Germany’s proposals were the basis of the talks, Norman said that European countries want to maintain some sanctions – including the sanctions against the Assad government and his supporters, as well as sanctions related to non-proliferation.

This reporter stated that European countries also want the gradual lifting of sanctions that facilitate transportation between the European Union and Syria; including the lifting of sanctions against Syrian airlines and the export of jet fuel.

He emphasized that the European Union is seeking to provide permission to Syrians to send valuable commercial goods such as cars and technology to Syria, as well as help them to establish business or invest in this country.

Norman stated that Europe’s biggest move could be to reopen financial channels, including re-establishing banking connections between Syrian banks and the European Union.

He emphasized that Europe is also considering the extension of sanctions exemptions in relation to humanitarian aid.

The Wall Street Journal reporter emphasized that the European Union can take measures in this regard if it receives a negative reaction from Syria. Therefore, any reduction of sanctions will be accompanied by a trigger mechanism.

He stated that Europe wants the discussions regarding the issue of Al-Jolani and the Tahrir al-Sham delegation to be held at the UN level and any action related to the lifting of EU sanctions only after the UN takes action to remove them from the terrorist list and on the condition that all 27 member states agree. The European Union will happen.

Norman further stated that some senior EU officials have told him that these proposals are likely to be approved.

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