Dubravka Shuica: Syria Represents One of the Key Countries in the Eastern Mediterranean

ARK News.. Dubravka Shuica affirmed that the European Union is committed to supporting Syria in its transition from crisis to recovery, stressing that Syria represents one of the pivotal countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region and that its reconstruction requires broad international cooperation due to the scale of its extensive needs.

Speaking during the EU–Syria Partnership Coordination Forum held in Brussels, Shuica stated that the first high-level political dialogue between the two sides marks a “historic day” in Syrian–European relations and an important step toward reintegrating Syria as a partner of the European Union.

The European Commissioner added that the forum aims to coordinate support in line with Syria’s recovery priorities through the rehabilitation of infrastructure and essential services, as well as strengthening resilience, noting that the current path is gradually paving the way toward a partnership agreement between the two sides.

Shuica further explained that the European Union is working on practical measures to support Syria, including the establishment of a technical assistance center in Damascus, which will serve as a unified platform for coordinating aid and delivering support more rapidly and effectively.

She stressed that Syria’s recovery is not limited to rebuilding what was destroyed by war but also includes building a more inclusive and stable future and restoring hope for Syrians in cooperation with various partners, including civil society organizations and the international community.

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