BRUSSELS, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) foreign ministers have agreed to begin easing sanctions on Syria, Kaja Kallas, the bloc's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, announced on Monday.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting focused on geopolitical issues, Kallas said the EU plans to first lift sanctions on Syria that hinder the most the early rebuilding of the country, while sanctions related to arms and arms dealings will remain in place.
"We aim to move fast," she said, adding, "but we are also ready to reverse course if the situation worsens."
Kallas also reaffirmed the EU's support for a two-state solution in Palestine, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion of relocating Palestinians to other countries. She emphasized that achieving peace requires equal footing for both states.
The EU Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah crossing will resume in February, monitoring the Gaza-Egypt border to support the ceasefire, Kallas said, adding that the mission has been endorsed by Palestine, Israel, and Egypt.
On Greenland, a topic raised by Trump, Kallas stressed European unity and the importance of strengthening EU policies instead of just reacting to U.S. actions. ■