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EU to Resume Formal Talks with Syria

The European Union will begin formal talks with Syria on May 11, aiming to revive a cooperation agreement and adapt its sanctions regime.

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Friday, 17 April 2026 at 12:29 UTC
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The European Union is set to begin formal talks with Syria on May 11, reviving the 1978 cooperation agreement. Brussels plans to 'reframe and adapt' the sanctions regime while increasing economic engagement through a new framework for trade and investment. This move signals a potential shift in the EU's diplomatic and economic approach to Syria after years of isolation.
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