By Lili Bayer and Feras DalateyBRUSSELS/DAMASCUS, April 17 - The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer economic and security ties, according to a document seen by Reuters, marking the latest step in a broader policy shift after years of frozen relations.
EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows
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