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

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,...

UAE Leader talks with Syria’s Leader to establish cooperation

UAE Leader talks with Syria’s Leader to establish cooperation

(MENAFN) UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with visiting Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa to explore avenues for expanding cooperation between their two nations, according to official reports. The meeting focused on...

Turkish TOBB Set for Damascus Visit, Backs Syria’s Recovery

Turkish TOBB Set for Damascus Visit, Backs Syria’s Recovery

(MENAFN) The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) is set to send a delegation to Damascus within days to examine potential contributions to Syria’s reconstruction efforts and the revival of its private sector, TOBB President...

Syria, UK Restore Diplomatic Ties

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 Initiates Coordinated Efforts to Control Deadly Wildfires

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...

Pentagon to support armed groups in Syria against ISIS groups

Pentagon to support armed groups in Syria against ISIS groups

(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Defense has set aside $130 million in its 2026 budget to support various armed groups in Syria, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is led by the PKK/YPG, under its Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund...

Wildfires Sweep Northwestern Syria, 10,000 Hectares Destroyed

Wildfires Sweep Northwestern Syria, 10,000 Hectares Destroyed

(MENAFN) Wildfires are rapidly spreading across northwestern Syria, engulfing approximately 10,000 hectares of forest land, officials confirmed Sunday. New flames have ignited in Qastal Maaf, a town in Latakia’s rural area, according to a local...

Pentagon Commits USD130M to Train PKK-Linked Forces in Syria

Pentagon Commits USD130M to Train PKK-Linked Forces in Syria

(MENAFN) The Pentagon has designated $130 million for the 2026 fiscal year under the "Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF)," aimed at supporting armed groups in Syria, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is led by the PKK/YPG...

U.S. Allocates Millions to Support Syria-Based Forces

U.S. Allocates Millions to Support Syria-Based Forces

(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Defense has designated a budget of USD130 million for the year 2026 under the “Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF),” aimed at providing aid to factions in Syria, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),...

Syria Rejects Foreign Debt, Eyes Economic Revival

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

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

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...

UK restores bilateral ties with Syria

UK restores bilateral ties with Syria

(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has officially re-established diplomatic relations with Syria, marked by a visit from British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Damascus on Saturday, according to official statements from both governments. During his...

UK Foreign Secretary Visits Syria

UK Foreign Secretary Visits Syria

(MENAFN) UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy made history on Sunday by becoming the first senior British diplomat to visit Syria in four decades. During his visit, Lammy reaffirmed that Syria “matters hugely to the UK,” expressing strong backing for...

UK Foreign Secretary's Visits Syria in Historic Move

UK Foreign Secretary's Visits Syria in Historic Move

(MENAFN) In a groundbreaking move, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Syria on Sunday, becoming the first senior British official to do so in four decades. Lammy underscored the importance of Syria’s stability to the UK, emphasizing the...

Lebanese Leader stresses continuous collaboration with Syria

Lebanese Leader stresses continuous collaboration with Syria

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized ongoing cooperation with Syria and cautioned against rising sectarian tensions during a meeting on Friday with members of the "National Balance" delegation—an alliance of independent journalists...

Turkey to assist Syria with Latakia’s fires

Turkey to assist Syria with Latakia’s fires

(MENAFN) Syrian officials announced on Saturday that they have reached an agreement with Türkiye to cooperate in tackling ongoing forest fires in the rural areas of Latakia, located in the country’s northwest. Emergency and Disaster Management...

Lebanese President Confirms Coordination with Syria, Slams Sectarian Exploitation

Lebanese President Confirms Coordination with Syria, Slams Sectarian Exploitation

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed on Friday that his government maintains ongoing coordination with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on multiple critical issues, all while warning of attempts by "internal enemies" to provoke...

Lebanese President Highlights Coordination with Syria

Lebanese President Highlights Coordination with Syria

(MENAFN) Lebanese Head of State Joseph Aoun reaffirmed on Friday that there is ongoing collaboration with his Syrian peer, Ahmad al-Sharaa, on numerous matters. He also issued a cautionary note regarding plots by “internal enemies” aiming to fuel...

Media reports Syria possibly to drop demand that Israel return Golan Heights

Media reports Syria possibly to drop demand that Israel return Golan Heights

(MENAFN) Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, may be willing to relinquish the country’s claim to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as part of a potential peace deal with Israel, Lebanese media outlet LBCI reported on Monday. Israel originally...

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