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EU's Kaja Kallas to Send Diplomatic Envoy to Damascus Today, December 16, 2024, to Engage with New Syrian Government

Dec 16, 2024, 07:25 AM

The European Union has announced plans to send a senior diplomatic envoy to Damascus today, December 16, 2024, to engage with Syria's new government. Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, stated that the actions of the new Syrian regime in the coming weeks will significantly influence the EU's future steps regarding its relationship with the country. The envoy's visit aims to establish communication and assess the situation under the new leadership. An EU meeting among foreign ministers is also scheduled to discuss the bloc's approach to the new Syrian administration.