CHAPTER I

EXPORT AND IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
Article 6
1
With a view to helping the civilian population in Syria in cases not covered by Article 5(3) and by way of derogation from Article 5(1) and (2), the competent authorities of a Member State may authorise, on the general and specific terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the purchase or transport in Syria of petroleum products and the provision of associated financing or financial assistance, provided that the following conditions are met:
a
the activities concerned are for the sole purpose of providing humanitarian relief in Syria or assistance to the civilian population in Syria; and
b
the activities concerned do not breach any of the prohibitions laid down in this Decision.
2
The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this Article within two weeks of any authorisation granted. For an authorisation granted under paragraph 1, the notification shall contain details about the authorised entity and about its humanitarian activities in Syria.
Substituted by Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2144 of 6 December 2016 amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria.