At the Brussels conference, donors pledged €5.8 billion ($6.3 billion) for Syrian aid, significantly less than the previous year’s €7.5 billion. The European Union contributed nearly €2.5 billion, while Germany and the UK pledged $330 million and $210 million, respectively. The US highlighted its past contributions but did not announce new funding.
During a recent Brussels conference, international donors pledged approximately €5.8 billion ($6.3 billion) in aid for Syria. However, this amount was notably lower than the previous year’s commitments due to a decline in US funding. The event, titled “Standing with Syria: Meeting the Needs for a Successful Transition,” represented the ninth iteration of this conference.
The Brussels conference underscored the international community’s ongoing support for Syria, albeit with decreased financial commitments compared to previous years. The European Union, Germany, and the United Kingdom made significant contributions, while a call for increased participation from other nations was made amidst declining US support. The involvement of Syria’s transitional government marked a notable development in discussions around aid.
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