Syria's neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation

Foreign ministers from Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, along with Syria’s top diplomat, called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria and post-war reconciliation during a meeting in Amman. The United States and Europe have been hesitant to lift sanctions without a clear political transition, while Syria’s new Islamist authorities are seeking to rebuild the country and reconcile with various groups. The ministers also discussed combating IS and PKK sleeper cells in the region to maintain stability and security.

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