The foreign minister of Germany, Analena Burbok, announced additional humanitarian aid of 8 million euros for Syria, while calling on Turkey and Israel not to jeopardize the processes of forming a government in the country.

“We see a moment of hope”said the lady Burbokbut warned that the situation is “anything but stable” and requested coordination at the European Union and United Nations level for the return of Syrian refugees. He also called on Turkey and Israel not to jeopardize the formation of the new Syrian government. “We must not allow the internal Syrian dialogue to be torpedoed from outside. Neighbors such as the governments of Turkey and Israel, who are asserting their own security interests, should not jeopardize the process.”the minister emphasized.“The international community must do everything in its power to ensure that Syria finds its way to a peaceful and stable future for all.”went on to point out that “a political government accepted by all sides will only succeed if all minorities and political groups are at the table and can express their concerns”. “Syria should not again become a field of confrontation between foreign powers”said Ms. Burbock, who however made it clear that there is currently no communication between the rebels and Berlin. However, he said, so far HTS leaders have spoken with moderation and promised stability and calm.

The lady Burbok also announced the appointment of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tobias Lindner as a special coordinator for Syria, in order, as he pointed out, to “upgrade” the German presence in the country.

The Minister of Development Cooperation Svenja Sulce he was also quick to link the provision of aid to the stance taken by the new Syrian government. “The rights of minorities, women and girls must be protected. The education system should be free from prejudice, discrimination and exclusion”emphasized Mrs. Schulze.