Austria announces 19.3 million euros for humanitarian aid in Syria!

Austria announces 19.3 million euros for humanitarian aid in Syria!

Wien, Österreich - Brussels becomes the scene of a crucial supporter conference for Syria, which takes place after the meeting of the EU Foreign Minister. The main goal of this event is humanitarian aid for Syria as well as the neighboring countries of Türkiye and Lebanon, which are faced with the admission of numerous refugees. The political situation in Syria, especially after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, is a central topic, especially with regard to the latest attacks by Islamist militias on the Alawites who have killed life over a thousand people. The Vienna Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes how important it is to include all population groups in the transition process. "The escalation of violence on the coast has clearly emphasized that a thorough examination and consequences are necessary," said the authority.

As part of the conference, Austria will announce a humanitarian support of 19.3 million euros, which was decided last year. This was announced by the Foreign Ministry in Vienna on Sunday. By the end of 2024, Austria made a total of more than 30 million euros available for humanitarian aid in Syria and its neighboring countries, according to the press reporting. The EU has also exposed a large part of the sanctions against Syria, which affect the trade in oil and gas as well as the activities of Syrian banks and airlines. For the first time, Syrian representatives will also take part in the Geber Conference, which is considered a significant step towards promoting a dialogue. In Syria, 16.7 million people are dependent on humanitarian aid, and over 12 million have been sold internally or have fled abroad, reports the Austrian radio.

urgent need for action

The Austrian Foreign Ministry again emphasizes the need to create conditions that enable refugees. "The top goal must be that the Syrian civilian population has perspectives on site again," emphasizes. The humanitarian situation in Syria is critical; After 14 years of war, millions of people are dependent on help, including a significant number of women and children who are in need. At this conference, Austria hopes to make a significant contribution to the stabilization of the region and to improve the living conditions of the affected civilian population, according to the press releases.