The EU restored its 1977 cooperation agreement with post-Assad Syria on May 11, signaling structured engagement over emergency response, but reconstruction success depends on institutional reforms and rule-based governance rather than capital flows alone.
The European Union is reviving ties with Syria post-Assad, pledging 620 million euros in aid and reactivating trade agreements to stabilize the war-ravaged nation, hoping eventual Syrian migrant returns become viable as conditions improve.
The EU and Syria will hold a high-level dialogue on May 11, with the EU pushing for human rights progress.
Syrian and Egyptian foreign ministers held talks in Cairo, discussing bilateral ties and rejecting Israeli violations of Syrian sovereignty.
Ukraine and Syria agreed to cooperate on security, with Zelenskyy offering military expertise to Damascus.
Syrian leader to discuss lifting sanctions, reconstruction in 'historic' US visit
China's top diplomat Wang Yi pledged support for Damascus in achieving peace, during Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani's first official visit to Beijing
The EU revives its cooperation agreement with Syria to bolster the war-ravaged country and facilitate migrant returns.
Jordanian and Syrian diplomats discussed strengthening ties and regional de-escalation in a phone call.
The EU and Syria will hold a high-level dialogue on May 11, with the EU expected to demand human rights progress.
Egypt reaffirms support for Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity in Cairo talks with new Syrian leadership.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made his inaugural Damascus visit to meet Syrian President Al-Sharaa, focusing on regional cooperation and securing critical food supply routes amid escalating international tensions.
Syria and Jordan condemned Iran's attacks on Arab countries. The foreign ministers criticized Israel's airstrikes on Syria, calling for withdrawal to 1974 lines. A meeting was held in Damascus.
The European Council terminated its partial suspension of a cooperation agreement with Syria, restoring fuller trade ties following al-Assad's December 2024 ouster, signaling EU commitment to supporting Syria's economic recovery after nearly 14 years of conflict.
Syria's new leadership is rebuilding Arab diplomatic ties through high-level visits with Egypt and Lebanon, seeking formal cooperation on security, economy, energy, and refugees after years of regional isolation and Syrian conflict.
Syria's Foreign Minister meets EU officials in Brussels for first high-level dialogue since Assad's fall, seeking to deepen cooperation through trade, investment, and positioning Syria as a strategic energy and transport hub connecting the Gulf to Europe amid regional restructuring.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with Walid Jumblatt to discuss regional developments.
Syrian President al-Sharaa met with diaspora representatives in Washington, emphasizing unity for reconstruction while seeking sanctions relief, marking a historic diplomatic thaw in U.S.-Syrian relations.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani holds talks with Israel, marking a significant development in potential peace negotiations after months of diplomatic silence.