“We start with the sanctions that they need the most to really start the buildup of the country, and then we see if the steps are going in the right direction,” Ms. Kallas said on Monday morning.

Sanctions on Syria have included an oil and arms embargo, export and import restrictions on some technology goods, and strict financial limitations. Paring them back is likely to be a delicate process.

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