BRUSSELS/DAMASCUS, Nov 11 - The European Union is weighing a broad upgrade in ties with Syria, including security sector reform, investment and a revival of a long-frozen trade accord, according to an EU document seen by Reuters, as the bloc seeks to draw Damascus closer to Europe and counter lingering Russian influence after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.
EU explores deeper Syria partnership, flags concern over Russia role
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BRUSSELS/DAMASCUS, Nov 11 - The European Union is weighing a broad upgrade in ties with Syria, including security sector reform, investment and a revival of a long-frozen trade accord, according to an EU document seen by Reuters, as the bloc seeks to draw Damascus closer to Europe and counter lingering Russian influence after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.
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- EU explores deeper Syria partnership, flags concern over Russia role.
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