Situation in Syria

Syria: searching for ways to end the violence

Efforts to end the bloody conflict in Syria are ongoing. The international community is discussing ways of finding a political solution in various fora. In Lough Erne (Northern Ireland) on 18 June, the G8 Heads of State and Government agreed on a joint final declaration on Syria. Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel sees this as a “very good message”. moreSyria: searching for ways to end the violence

Consultations on Syria in Amman

The meeting of eleven Foreign Ministers in the Jordanian capital will focus on the international Syria conference proposed by Russia and the US. moreConsultations on Syria in Amman

Support for the people in Syria

Germany is again increasing its humanitarian assistance for the victims of the conflict in Syria. In Rome an international group is consulting with the Syrian opposition about the country’s future. moreSupport for the people in Syria

International Conference on Syria

At the meeting of the Group of Friends of the Syrian People

The Group of Friends of the Syrian People has met. Minister Westerwelle announced a further increase in the amount of humanitarian aid Germany is providing for the victims of the conflict in Syria. moreInternational Conference on Syria

Helping the victims of the Syria conflict

Syrian refugees reach the Lebanese border

Germany is providing humanitarian assistance for the victims of the Syrian conflict and is one of the largest bilateral donors. moreHelping the victims of the Syria conflict

Number of victims rises in Syria conflict

A study commissioned by the United Nations concludes that more than 60,000 people have already lost their lives as a result of the Syria conflict. moreNumber of victims rises in Syria conflict

Joining forces to end violence in Syria

Westerwelle at the Foreign Ministers Meeting in Cairo.

Foreign Minister Westerwelle has taken part in a meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers with their Arab League counterparts in Cairo. The meeting focused on the situation in Syria. moreJoining forces to end violence in Syria

Working together to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Syria

Meeting of the Syrian opposition in Doha

Foreign Minister Westerwelle has welcomed the agreement reached on forming a joint opposition body during a meeting in Doha. moreWorking together to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Syria

Alleviating the hardship of refugees in Syria

Germany is increasing its humanitarian assistance for the victims of the Syria conflict by a further 12 million euros. The funds will be used to help refugees in Syria ahead of the approaching winter. moreAlleviating the hardship of refugees in Syria

Syria in the spotlight at the UN

Guido Westerwelle meeting representatives of Syria’s National Council in New York

The United Nations is very much focused on the opening week of the General Assembly. Many discussions have been focusing on the situation in Syria. moreSyria in the spotlight at the UN

Prospects for a fresh start – international working group on Syria meets in Berlin

Minister Westerwelle with Emirati Minister of State al‑Hashimi and Abdelbaset Sieda (from right)

In Berlin an international working group consulted with members of the Syrian opposition about the country’s economic future after the end of the Assad regime. moreProspects for a fresh start – international working group on Syria meets in Berlin

EU Foreign Ministers focus on Syria

The EU Foreign Ministers have imposed further sanctions on the Syrian regime. Their recent meeting in Brussels focused not only on the Middle East but also on the situation in Africa. moreEU Foreign Ministers focus on Syria

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Situation in Syria