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.
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.
The European Union attends the 11th Delphi Economic Forum. The event gathers Europe's elite to discuss economic issues. A concrete next step is not specified.
Syrian Foreign Minister Shibani met EU Commissioner Šuica in Brussels, where the EU announced 355 million euros in aid to support Syria's reconstruction, refugee returns, and economic recovery through investment initiatives.
The 11th Delphi Economic Forum convenes April 22-25, 2026, with 1,200 speakers from 51 international organizations addressing geopolitical shifts, artificial intelligence, and climate challenges amid rapidly transforming global conditions.
France leads EU member states in objecting to Commissioner Dubravka Šuica's trip to the US-led Board of Peace, citing institutional and political concerns
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.
The EU hosted rival Palestinian peace conferences in Brussels, backing the Palestinian Authority with financial support and diplomatic engagement, contrasting sharply with Trump's sidelined approach to Middle East negotiations.