EU agrees to restore fuller trade ties with Syria

​The ​European Council ‌said on Monday ​it had adopted a ‌decision terminating the partial suspension of the cooperation agreement between the ‌European Economic Community and the ‌Syrian Arab Republic, thereby restoring fuller trade ties with Syria.

It ⁠said ​the ⁠move marked an important step ⁠towards strengthening bilateral relations between the ​European Union and Syria.

The decision "sends a ⁠clear political signal of ⁠the ​EU's commitment to re-engage with Syria and support ⁠its economic recovery," the European Council ⁠added ⁠in a statement.

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