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Syria calls for investment to help revive nation’s damaged infrastructure

(MENAFN) Syria's energy minister Mohammed al-Bashir on Monday made a public appeal for investment to help revive the country's severely damaged energy infrastructure. "It is no secret that we are facing enormous challenges in the energy sector,...

Syria Reaffirms Rejection of Partition

(MENAFN) The Syrian interim government on Wednesday firmly restated its opposition to any form of territorial division, following a high-level meeting in Damascus between Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Kurdish-led...

Iraq, Syria Plan to Revive Kirkuk–Baniyas Oil Pipeline

(MENAFN) Iraq and Syria took significant steps Tuesday toward reviving the Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline, a critical energy link that has been dormant for nearly two decades, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office. During a...

U.S., Syria, Jordan Discuss Syria’s Sweida Crisis

(MENAFN) Senior officials from Jordan, Syria, and the United States convened in Amman on Tuesday to address the ongoing crisis in Syria, focusing sharply on developments in the southern province of Sweida, according to a statement from the...

Iraq, Syria Consider Restoring Oil Pipeline

(MENAFN) Iraq and Syria held discussions on Tuesday about the potential revival of the Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline, as outlined in a statement from the office of the Iraqi prime minister. This dialogue unfolded during a gathering in Baghdad...

Syria’s Leader starts state fund to speed up recovery of nation

(MENAFN) Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has issued new decrees forming the Development Fund, the Sovereign Fund, and the Supreme Council for Economic Development, in a move aimed at accelerating the country’s post-war recovery, according to state...

Syria, UK Restore Diplomatic Ties

(MENAFN) Syria and the United Kingdom have officially restored diplomatic relations, as confirmed on Saturday, following British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s visit to Damascus. Both nations released statements affirming the new chapter in their...

Syria Rejects Foreign Debt, Eyes Economic Revival

(MENAFN) Abdul Qader Husariya, the head of the Central Bank of Syria, announced on Friday that the nation has no plans to seek financial assistance from outside sources. “Syria, by order of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, will not resort to external...

Syria isn't going to borrow from the International Monetary Fund or World Bank

(MENAFN) The head of Syria’s central bank, Abdul Qader Husariya, has announced that the country has no plans to take on debt from external sources. “Syria, by order of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, will not resort to external debt, nor will there be...

Syria Rejects External Debt After Economic Breakthrough

(MENAFN) Syria's Central Bank Governor Abdul Qader Husariya delivered a decisive blow to traditional borrowing models Friday, announcing the nation will completely reject external financing under new leadership. "Syria, by order of President Ahmad...

Iraq, Syria Forge Stronger Cooperation in Energy Sectors

(MENAFN) Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani held talks on Tuesday with Syrian energy chief Mohammed al-Bashir to strengthen cooperation in oil, gas, and energy sectors, Iraqi officials confirmed. Abdul Ghani emphasized the strong historical...

Jordan Set to Host Trilateral Meeting with U.S., Syria

(MENAFN) Jordan is set to convene a trilateral meeting with Syria and the United States on Tuesday to address the ongoing situation in Syria, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday. The discussions will focus on advancing Syria’s...

Syria Initiates Coordinated Efforts to Control Deadly Wildfires

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Syrian authorities initiated a joint operations center aimed at controlling the wildfires that have ravaged over 7,000 hectares of forest in the Latakia province for the past four days. Raed al-Saleh, head of Syria's emergency...

Lebanon, Syria pledge to ease movement of goods, individuals across shared border

(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Syrian and Lebanese authorities have reached an agreement to simplify the movement of goods and people across their shared border, aiming to strengthen trade between the two countries, both facing ongoing crises....

Gunfire Hits Red Crescent Aid Convoy in Southern Syria

(MENAFN) A convoy operated by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) came under direct gunfire in southern Syria on Friday, the organization confirmed Saturday, yet pledged to continue its vital humanitarian efforts amid escalating security threats....

China, Syria Forge Deeper Ties

(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani held talks in Damascus on Sunday with Chinese Ambassador Shi Hongwei, aiming to enhance cooperation between the two nations, according to a local news agency. The meeting focused on both bilateral...

Syria After Assad: Transitional Justice, Governance, and the Road Ahead

With Bashar al-Assad ousted and Syria entering a new political chapter, what comes next for a country ravaged by war, repression, and sectarian divisions? Gonul Tol speaks with Steven Heydemann (Smith College) and Radwan Ziadeh (Arab Center...

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Syria Hails Trump’s Move to Lift U.S. Sanctions

(MENAFN) Syria has warmly embraced a major executive decision by U.S. President Donald Trump, signed on Monday, which removes most American sanctions from the country. The Syrian government hailed this as a historic shift, with potential to drive...

Syria May Trade Golan Heights Claim

(MENAFN) Former militia leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, who took control of Syria in the previous year, might relinquish Damascus’ longstanding claim over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights in return for official diplomatic ties with West Jerusalem,...