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We are very conscious we have a new situation with the camps handed over to the central government and the government having difficulties controlling its territory,
said the second EU official
The EU citizens there are not necessarily people member states will be rushing to welcome back in a disorganized manner,
said the first EU officialWe do appreciate the major measures taken by the European Union, such as the lifting or suspending of the sanctions,
Shibani said
It would be a mistake to disinvest from Syria now,
said Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red CrossDuring the last 14 years, the United States has provided more assistance for the Syrian people than any other nation, more than $18.3 billion,
Franceschi saidHumanitarian aid remains a lifeline that millions of Syrians depend on. Severing it now would only deepen their suffering and prolong the country's recovery,
she saidWe believe in the true sense of citizenship, the citizenship of every single citizen of Syria, regardless of their ethnicity or religion,
he said
At this moment, if we want to prevent further violence, we need to give the people hope in Syria,
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Monday when pressed by DW on the way ahead
How they are reacting and prosecuting the people who conducted this violent massacre in the coastal areas. I think this is very important to see,
Kallas saidWe will continue to provide certain assistance in line with US policies and laws, but we also now expect that other nations are going to help shoulder the financial burden the United States has long carried,
US envoy Natasha Franceschi said on Monday in BrusselsWhile we may consider other steps that would facilitate private sector growth in Syria, the reality is that we cannot realistically expect investors to invest in a country where leaders choose violent extremism or abuse of human rights,
US envoy Franceschi said
I do hope that the Syrian government would be able to convince some of the skeptical governments that actually they mean business, and they can demonstrate through action that they are moving into the right direction,
Red Cross chief Chapagain addedLet's see if this commission has teeth,
one EU diplomat said when asked what they made of Damascus' responseThere is a problem with over compliance, because inevitably, banks, especially in view of the American sanctions, they tend to adopt an extremely cautious attitude vis-a-vis whatever is related to Syria,
explained one EU official who spoke ahead of Monday's conferenceWith the global economic situation, the actual resources available to invest in Syria from the governments would most likely be limited. That means the conditions need to be created for the private sector,
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Secretary General Jagan Chapagain told DW in BrusselsThese sanctions were imposed on the old regime, therefore we are punished for something we have not done,
he addedChaos could create civil war,
she addedThe EU and its partners just pledged 5.8 billion euros for Syria and its neighbours. This will support Syria at a crucial time of transition and address the dire needs on the ground,
wrote Kallas on social media platform X
Syrians need greater support, whether they are still abroad, or they decide to go home. And this is why today, the European Union is increasing its pledge for Syrians in the country and in the region to almost 2.5 billion euros for 2025 and 2026,
said European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen
There can only be a peaceful future for Syria if there is an inclusive political process,
Baerbock said