German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock argues for maintaining sanctions on allies of Bashar al-Assad while proposing relief for Syrian civilians. At a regional conference in Doha, Baerbock announced €50 million in aid for Syria's impoverished population,
Germany, through its Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, insists on maintaining sanctions against allies of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for their serious crimes. However, Baerbock suggests a 'smart approach' to sanctions for aiding the Syrian population while announcing an additional 50 million euros for relief efforts.
The visit by European ministers symbolizes a significant shift in international diplomacy following years of strained relations between Europe and Syria.
The sanctions currently in place are primarily against the former government of Bashar al-Assad and his allies.
The call, combined with various promises of economic and constitutional support to the Islamist regime led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a former al-Qaida affiliate, demonstrates how the imperialist powers intend to use Syria’s regime change to step up their war on Russia and prepare an all-out conflict with Iran.
Germany’s foreign minister announced an additional 50 million euros for food, emergency shelters and medical care.
Germany’s foreign minister has pushed back at claims of a “handshake scandal” after Syria’s de facto leader failed to shake her hand at a meeting in Damascus.
The European Union will closely watch the political process developing in Syria and stand by the country if it moves toward a peaceful and open future but it will not back Syria's Islamization, Germany's foreign minister said on Friday.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warns Syria's new leaders that Europe "will not fund new Islamist structures" after the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last month. Syrians who came to Europe will only go back to rebuild the country if they are certain "the lives of their children and daughters are safe and free",
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) still had to accept the fact that Syria's new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa