Syria's FM Asaad Al-Shibani thanked Union for the Mediterranean states for backing Syria's return, calling it a starting point for regional cooperation, stability, and development. He specifically commended EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi for their leadership.
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Syrian authorities in Latakia arrested Colonel Ammar Mohammed Ammar, a former State Security official under the old regime. Wanted for systematic violations, torture, and enforced disappearances committed while heading the Al-Khatib and later the notorious Al-Arbaeen branches, he's been referred to judicial authorities for further investigation.
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The Bonn International Media Forum commenced today in Germany. Syrian Information Minister Hamza Al-Mustafa is participating, addressing Syria's media challenges in a panel. He will hold meetings with forum leadership and DW Media on cooperation, plus meet Syrian community members about future media roles.
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Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa arrived in the United Arab Emirates today with his delegation. He was received upon arrival by United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Nahyan.
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The World Bank notes Syria's GDP is expected to see modest growth of 1% in 2025, following a 1.5% contraction in 2024. While easing sanctions offer potential, frozen assets and restricted international banking access continue hindering economic recovery, energy supply, foreign aid, and trade.
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President of the Union of Turkish Chambers and Stock Exchanges, Rifat Hasargiklioglu, announced during the board meeting of the Turkish-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Economic Forum on today July 7, in Δ°zmir, plans to visit Damascus to support Syriaβs reconstruction, focusing on reviving the private sector, entrepreneurship, energy infrastructure, and trade.
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In the sixth arrest of former defunct regime personnel this week, Syriaβs Interior Ministry detained Brigadier General Riad Hamdo Shehadeh, ex-head of Damascus Political Security.
Accused of systematic torture and forced disappearances, he allegedly transferred 450+ detainees from Nabk and Qatifa checkpoints to Saydnaya prison (2012). This advances transitional justice efforts.
Accused of systematic torture and forced disappearances, he allegedly transferred 450+ detainees from Nabk and Qatifa checkpoints to Saydnaya prison (2012). This advances transitional justice efforts.
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Syria's Agriculture Minister Amjad Badr and WFP Deputy Country Director Khaled Othman met to strengthen cooperation, focusing on fire-affected areas in Latakia. They discussed expanding support for the agricultural sector, food security, and addressing agricultural challenges.
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President Ahmad al-Sharaa met UAE President Sheikh Muhammed bin Zayed for the second time. They discussed boosting economic and developmental cooperation.
Al-Sharaa stressed Syriaβs post-war shift toward Gulf partnerships, while bin Zayed affirmed the UAEβs full support for Syriaβs reconstruction, especially in investment and technology.
Al-Sharaa stressed Syriaβs post-war shift toward Gulf partnerships, while bin Zayed affirmed the UAEβs full support for Syriaβs reconstruction, especially in investment and technology.
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Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf, Stefano Sannino:
"Today I opened the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum with Yisr Barnieh, Minister of Finance of the Transitional Government. The complexity of rebuilding Syria is huge, but I am impressed by the energy & hope of the Syrian people who take every opportunity to move forward."
"Today I opened the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum with Yisr Barnieh, Minister of Finance of the Transitional Government. The complexity of rebuilding Syria is huge, but I am impressed by the energy & hope of the Syrian people who take every opportunity to move forward."
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Energy Minister Muhammad al-Bashir met with Emirati, British, and American companies to discuss the rehabilitation of Syriaβs oil and gas wells. Although most oilfields remain under SDF control, the March agreement paved the way for their integration into state authority by late 2025.
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