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Damascus, July 26 (SANA)Syrian Finance MinisterMohamed Yisr Barniehmet with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) consultation mission led byRon van Rooden, Deputy Director of theIMF‘s Middle East and Central Asia Department, at the conclusion of the mission’s visit to Syria to review economic developments, recovery indicators, growth prospects and public finance performance. According to a statement published on Sunday by the Syrian Ministry of Finance on its official Telegram channel, the meet…

Damascus, July 27 (SANA)Syria’s Finance Minister MohammedYisr Barniehmet with a delegation from theEuropean Union, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the SIGMA Programme to discuss technical assistance for the country’s public financial management reform agenda. According to the Finance Ministry, Barnieh outlined the government’s priorities for financial reform, including modernizing public financial management, overhauling the tax system, improving public deb…

Amman, July 25 (SANA)– Jordan’s Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh affirmed that the government is working to strengthenJordan’s position as a regional hub for investments heading toSyria, leveraging the strength of its banking sector, the development ofJaber Border Crossing, and the growing volume of trade and freight transportation. Jordanian News Agency, Petra, quoted Abu Ghazaleh as saying in a television interview on the sidelines of the Jordanian-British Business Forum in London: “…

Beirut, July 25 (SANA)Lebanese Economy and Trade Minister,Amer Bisat, said his recent visit toSyrialaid the groundwork for broader economic cooperation and investment in key sectors, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties. Speaking after meeting Lebanese PresidentJoseph Aounon Friday, Bisat said the meeting addressed the results of his visit to Damascus, which followed up on the path initiated by Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s visit to Syria last May. He…

Damascus, July 23 (SANA)President of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), Hamid al-Zaabi, said Syria’s launch of a national strategy to combat money laundering and terrorism financing reflects a clear political commitment to developing the country’s national framework and advancing institutional reforms under the leadership of President Ahmadal-Sharaa. In remarks to SANA on Thursday, al-Zaabi said his visit comes at an important stage as Syria moves forward w…

Damascus, July 23 (SANA)CEO of theSyrian Petroleum Company, Youssef Qablawi, discussed with a delegation of the World Bank the current state of Syria’s oil sector and available investment opportunities, as part of efforts to strengthen ties with international institutions and attract investment to the energy sector. The company stated on its Telegram channel on Thursday that the meeting addressed the status of onshore and offshore projects, pipelines, and refineries, in addition to existing par…

Damascus, July 23 (SANA)A high‑level meeting was held Thursday at the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic, bringing together theCombating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Commission(CMLTFC) and representatives of relevant national bodies with a delegation from the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), headed byHamid Saif Al‑Zaabi. Participants discussed the requirements of the upcoming phase and ways to strengthen coordination among speci…

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday attended the opening session of the Jordan-United Kingdom Business Forum in London, which was attended by business leaders and representatives of various sectors from both countries. The forum, which brings together more than 40 Jordanian and 60 British companies representing a wide range of sectors, aims to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation across various commercial, industrial, and service sectors, and to highlight Jordan’s investment opp…

His Majesty King Abdullah II met in London on Thursday with senior executives and founders of leading companies operating in the United Kingdom, to discuss prospects for expanding economic cooperation across a number of promising sectors. During the meeting, His Majesty emphasised the importance of the long-standing partnership between Jordan and the UK, and the commitment of both countries to strengthening economic and trade relations across multiple industries. The King noted that the meetin…

Ankara, July 22 (SANA)A delegation from theGeneral Authority for Borders and Customs(GABC), headed by Chairman Qutaiba Badawi, held on Wednesday extensive talks with Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat in Ankara, in the presence of Syria’s charge d’affaires Fadi al-Qassem, to discuss the state of economic and trade relations between the two countries and areas of joint cooperation. The Syrian and Turkish sides discussed ways to develop economic and trade relations and elevate them to more advance…

Damascus, July 22 (SANA)Damascus Chamber of Commerce President Issam al-Gharyouti met on Wednesday with a delegation from the EU mission to Syria, headed by Program Director Tuuli Räty, to discuss enhancingeconomic cooperation. The meeting, held at the chamber’s headquarters, focused on the importance of supporting the private sector, improving the business andinvestmentenvironment in Syria, and contributing to economic recovery and revitalizing trade activity. Private sector support, banking …

Damascus, July 20 (SANA)Syria’sGeneral Organization for Fairs and International Marketsannounced on Monday that the63rd Damascus International Fairwill be held from Aug. 26 to Sept. 4, 2026, under the patronage of PresidentAhmad al-Sharaaand organized by the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the Damascus International Fair Administration.The announcement was made during a press conference in Damascus attended by government officials and representatives of the business and commercial sectors. …

President Jennifer Simons will leave for England on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the invitation of international financial institutions, to hold talks on the development of the Surinamese economy. The Head of State's mission comes as part of the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen Suriname's international partnerships and deepen cooperation with leading global financial institutions and business leaders. President Simons, who travels with a small delegation, which also includes Minister …

Abu Dhabi, July 21 (SANA)UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi confirmed on Tuesday that the Syrian market represents a large and promising opportunity, noting that commercial cooperation with Syria is progressing well. In an interview with CNBC Arabia,Al Zeyoudiexplained that trade with several regional countries, including Syria, witnessed growth during the recent period as part of efforts to ensure the smooth flow of goods and maintain supply chain stability amid…

Damascus, July 21 (SANA)Syria on Tuesday launched its national strategy for combatingmoney laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, in cooperation with United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The strategy was launched by Chairman of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Commission Safwan Raslan at Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus. The event was attended by Interior MinisterAnas Khattab,Justice MinisterMazhar al-Wais, Finance MinisterYisr Barnieh, Economy and I…

Damascus, June21(SANA)Economic experts say that the visit by Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesAsaad Hassan al-ShaibanitoKuwaitmarks an important step in the development of bilateral relations, paving the way for a new phase of economic and investment cooperation aimed at transforming political rapprochement intopractical partnerships that support reconstruction efforts and expand trade between the two countries. Economic researcher Abdul Azim al-Maghrabi said that the current p…

Damascus, June21(SANA)Arab and foreign ambassadors attending the launch conference of the 63rd Damascus International Fair on Monday described the event as a leading economic platform that brings together business leaders, investors and companies from around the world, saying itplays a vital role in expanding trade, investment and economic partnerships ahead of its scheduled opening from August 26 to September 4, 2026. Bahrain’s Ambassador to Syria, Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, told  SANA that the Da…

Damascus, July 20 (SANA)Syrian Finance Minister,Mohammad Yisr Barnieh, met on Monday with a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is visiting Damascus this week, to discussSyria‘s economic and financial developments, priorities for the next phase, and ways to strengthen technical cooperation in support of the country’seconomic recovery. According to theMinistry of Finance, the meeting focused on developing a medium-term macroeconomic and fiscal framework, improving the quali…

Damascus, July 20 (SANA)Syria‘s Federation of Chambers of Commerce and theSyrian-Chinese Business Councilsigned a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to expand trade andinvestmentcooperation between the two countries, as Damascus seeks to strengthen economic ties with Beijing. The agreement, signed by Federation President Alaa al-Ali on the sidelines of the Syria International Textile Exhibition (NASTEX 2026), outlines cooperation intradeand investment, business networking and technolog…