Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio discussed strengthening bilateral ties and economic cooperation, welcoming the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Syria to support its economic growth and regional stability.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of rejecting peace efforts while intensifying military operations in Gaza, West Bank, and Jerusalem, during August 2026 diplomatic meetings involving nearly twenty Arab and Islamic nations condemning Israeli settlement expansions.
The EU allocated 620 million euros to Syria for 2026-2027, with Commission clarifying that none disburses through Syrian authorities but rather through international organizations and NGOs, amid concerns from lawmakers about fund transparency and minority protection.
EU foreign ministers convened in Brussels Monday to expand sanctions against Russians abducting Ukrainian children, pursue measures against Israeli settlers, and restart political dialogue with Syria toward reconstruction funding and investment agreements.
Syria completed its takeover of all US military bases following the final American troop withdrawal from Qasrak air base, ending a 2014-launched presence that supported Kurdish fighters against ISIS, as Damascus integrates these forces into national structures under new leadership.
A US Chamber of Commerce delegation representing roughly fifty companies visited Damascus for the first time, meeting Syrian officials and a senior State Department diplomat to explore economic cooperation and investment opportunities following sanctions relief.
Syria and Lebanon agreed to expand trade and economic cooperation by removing business barriers, strengthening institutional links, and encouraging investment to rebuild relations after years of political and economic strain.
The European Union reaffirmed support for Syria's reconstruction at a Brussels forum, with officials discussing extensive international coordination needed to address widespread conflict-related destruction and establish long-term economic partnerships.
EU leaders convene Monday in Brussels with Syrian officials and G7 representatives to discuss reconstruction aid, following €5.8 billion pledged last year, amid ongoing refugee deportation discussions as regional instability persists.
Syria's foreign minister met U.S. envoy Tom Barrack in Istanbul to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, regional developments, and Syria's economic recovery, including sanction relief and reconstruction priorities.
Syria's government welcomed the EU's decision to lift sanctions on seven governmental bodies, including Interior and Defense ministries, while maintaining restrictions on former regime officials, supporting reconstruction and institutional strengthening efforts.
Syrian delegation met U.S. and EU officials in Brussels discussing reconstruction and economic recovery, while the EU announced 355 million euros in financial support and restored full application of its 1978 cooperation agreement with Syria.
The European Union hosts Syria's transitional authorities in Brussels Monday for their first high-level political dialogue, marking formal engagement shift toward structured cooperation on stabilization, recovery, and inclusive governance following Assad's fall.