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The European Union will respect its previous position at its summit with the League of Arab States in Egypt on the possible return of Syria to the Organization, said Friday a source in the structures of the Union Brussels.
"As you know, Syria has been suspended for several years and, in this context, our position remains clear and I do not think it is time to normalize relations," the source told reporters. A firm stance, including on issues of participation in reconstruction, which was impossible before the beginning of a sustainable political process. "
The source did not exclude that the issue was raised at the summit, but "in the end, the decision is up to the Arab League".
The source refused to answer the question of which Arab League countries opposed the return of Syria to the organization.
The summit of the European Union and the League of Arab States will be held in Egypt on 24 and 25 February.
In December 2018, the European Union assured Egypt that she was an active member of the League of Arab States, following bilateral consultations, that it was too early for send Syria back to international forums.
The Arab League suspended Syria in November 2011 as a result of pressure from the Arab countries, particularly the Gulf states, against the backdrop of the conflict in the country.
Since the beginning of the conflict in Syria, several Arab states have closed their embassies in Damascus or reduced their relations with the Syrian government, but several appeals have been launched in recent months to restore relations and thus restore Syria's membership. to the League of Arab States.
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