Damascus, June 26 (SANA)Syrian officials discussed investment opportunities with Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris on Thursday as the country intensifies efforts toward economic recovery and reconstruction.Deputy Economy and Industry MinisterBasel Abdul Hanandiscussed investment opportunities in Syria’s sugar industry with Sawiris, as the country seeks to revive key industrial and agricultural sectors.The talks, held inDamascus, focused on developing sugar production by expanding the use of sugar beet and supporting the crop’s cultivation to help boost sustainable agricultural and industrial growth, according to theEconomy Ministry.On Wednesday, Sawiris and his delegation held separate talks with Public Works and Housing MinisterMustafa Abdul Razzaqon investment opportunities in Syria’s housing and urban development sectors.The discussions also covered ways to expand cooperation with the private sector asSyrialooks to attract investment for reconstruction and economic recovery.