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Wheat shipment arrives in Syria as EU passes legislation to lift sanctions

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attending an event at the Aleppo Citadel on May 27, 2025 to mark six months since then-rebel forces captured the northern city of Aleppo [AFP]

A vessel carrying 28,500 tonnes of wheat has docked at the Syrian port of Tartous, marking one of the first major trade deliveries since the European Union and the United States lifted their economic sanctions on the nation, recovering from nearly 14 years of civil war and economic devastation.

The move comes after the EU Council passed legislation on Wednesday that formalised the bloc’s decision to end restrictive measures against Syria.

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