Hamburg, June 30 (SANA)Syria is participating in theHamburg Sustainability Conferenceto rally international support for the country’s recovery efforts, with a particular focus on economic andsocial recovery,refugee returnand the planned closure of displacement camps nationwide by the end of 2026.

Speaking to SANA on the sidelines of the conference, Minister of Social Affairs and LaborHind KabawatsaidSyriawas taking part in the event for the first time, alongside a large gathering of heads of state, government officials and ministers, including German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Kabawat said the conference agenda covers a range of global sustainability issues, while a series of bilateral meetings will be held on the sidelines to discuss development projects, sustainability initiatives and German support forSyria’s recoveryefforts.

She said Syria’s message at the conference is centered on mobilizing support for the Syrian people, advancing sustainable development, empowering young people and women, and assisting communities affected by the war.

The minister said Syria is implementing the “Syria Without Camps” initiative under Presidential Decree No. 59, with the goal of closing all displacement camps in the country by the end of 2026.

“We hope for full support for Syria’s efforts to enable displaced people to return to their homes,” Kabawat said.

She added that Syria remains open to international cooperation in support of the Syrian people, sustainable development, peace and social cohesion.