Relationship dossier
New Zealand
Syria
Relationship assessment
New Zealand sanctions on Syria and humanitarian assistance amid limited information about direct bilateral engagement
New Zealand toward Syria
-35New Zealand imposed sanctions on Syria in response to the Syrian government's conduct during the conflict and has supported humanitarian assistance for people affected by it.
Syria toward New Zealand
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
New Zealand has imposed sanctions on Syria in response to the Syrian government's conduct during the conflict, while also supporting humanitarian assistance for people affected by it. Information about direct Syrian government conduct toward New Zealand is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.
Areas of tension
- New Zealand's sanctions on Syria in response to the Syrian government's conduct during the conflict.
Key developments
New Zealand imposed sanctions on Syria in response to the Syrian government's conduct during the conflict.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and implementation of New Zealand's Syria-related sanctions are unclear.
- Details of direct Syrian government engagement with New Zealand are limited.