Shafaq News/ European Commission President Ursula von derLeyen announced on Monday that the EU would commit nearly €2.5 billion for 2025and 2026 to aid Syria's transition process and socio-economic recovery.
The announcement came during the ninth edition of theBrussels Conference, titled Standing with Syria: Meeting the Needs for aSuccessful Transition, with the participation of Syria’s transitionalauthorities, hosted by the European Union.
For 2025, the EU raised its pledge from €560 million to€720.5 million, expanding its support for Syria's population and Syrianrefugees, as well as vulnerable host communities in Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq.Additionally, the EU committed €600 million for 2026 for these countries andpledged €1.1 billion for Syrian refugees and vulnerable host communities inTurkiye for both 2025 and 2026.
The event aimed to enhance coordination and efficiency amonginternational partners and UN agencies to ensure that assistance supportsSyria’s recovery, emphasizing that the effort must remain both Syrian-led andSyrian-owned.
For his part, Syrian FM Asaad Al-Shibani called for thelifting of sanctions and for reconstruction, adding, "The stability ofSyria positively impacts the stability of the region and the world."
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