European countries say they are eager to help reconstruct war-ravaged country and build bridges with its new leaders.

The European Union on Monday agreed to ease economic sanctions on Syria weeks after the ousting of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces. "EU Foreign Ministers just agreed on a roadmap to ease the EU sanctions on Syria,

Some European Union sanctions against Syria are being suspended, France's foreign minister said on Monday, as top EU diplomats met in Brussels to discuss a coordinated approach to sanctions relief.

The European Union is considering easing sanctions on Syria to assist the new government in rebuilding the country following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a senior EU official stated on Monday.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed the bloc’s intention to adopt a "step-for-step approach" as it explores ways to aid the rebuilding of the war-ravaged country under its new leadership.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to agree Monday to begin easing sanctions on Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. "We are expecting to decide today regarding this;

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas hopes for a political agreement on easing Syria sanctions. The discussion among European ministers comes as Assad is ousted, with some capitals ready to suspend sanctions to support the transition.

Some European Union sanctions against Syria are being lifted, France's foreign minister said on Monday, as part of a broader EU move to help stabilise Damascus after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in December.