Syria's neighboring foreign ministers, along with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria and post-war reconciliation. The United States and Europe have been hesitant to lift sanctions before a clear political transition occurs. Syria's new Islamist authorities have struggled to convince the United States and Europe to lift sanctions and reconcile with various groups. The violence over the weekend is likely to hinder attempts to remove sanctions in the immediate future. Syria's neighbors are concerned about the impact of Syria's economy and internal tensions on their own stability.