French and German foreign ministers urge peaceful transition on visit to Syria
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German counterpart Anna Baerbock said they wanted to forge a new relationship with Syria, urging a peaceful transition as they met its de facto leader Ahmad Al Shara in Damascus on Friday on behalf of the EU.
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European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government
Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach.
German, French foreign ministers set EU support conditions in Syria
During her visit to Damascus, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock outlined clear conditions for European support of Syria's new leadership and emphasized that Germany and the European Union are committed to fostering a peaceful and free future for Syria.
German and French foreign ministers visit Saydnaya prison in Syria
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French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling
The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s new leaders and called for an inclusive transition of power, in the first visit by European Union ministers to Syria since the Assad regime fell in December.
Top European diplomats urge inclusive transition in Syria visit
The European Union backs a peaceful, inclusive transition in Syria, top French and German diplomats said Friday on a Damascus visit to meet with new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock were in the Syrian capital for talks on behalf of the European Union,
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