Source: European Parliament
The EU stands with all Syrians, both in the country and in the diaspora, in their efforts to reunite and rebuild their country, restore justice and ensure accountability.
The High Representative/Vice-President and other members of the Commission have engaged with Syria’s interim authorities discussing restoring stability, supporting an inclusive political transition as well as Syria’s recovery and future reconstruction. The EU is also stepping up its presence in Damascus and aims to fully reopen its Delegation, security conditions allowing.
Whether in public statements or diplomatic engagements, including in coordination with international partners, the EU has called on transitional authorities to ensure that all Syrians, from all components of society, are protected and included in the transition process.
The EU systematically and consistently calls for all actors in Syria to uphold the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Syrians in their diversity, based on their equal rights as citizens. All external actors must respect the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Syria.
The EU is attentive to the reassuring statements of the new transitional authorities but most important to their actions which it follows closely.
It will adjust its approach, if needed, with the overarching aim of supporting the Syrian people, and an inclusive, Syrian-led and Syrian-owned transition, guided by the respect for international law, human rights, fundamental freedoms, pluralism and tolerance among all components of society.