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Syrian and German officials take part in a Berlin conference on cooperation in Syria’s reconstruction. (L24)
Syrian and German officials take part in a Berlin conference on cooperation in Syria’s reconstruction. (L24)

Germany sponsors conference on engaging diaspora Syrians in Syria’s recovery

23 April 2026.  At a conference organized by New Beginning for Syria, a program of the German government, Syria’s minister for Social Affairs and Labor, Hind Qabwat, called Syrians in the diaspora “genuine wealth.” She urged the deeper collaboration of Syrian expatriates in Germany in rebuilding Syria.Read more at:  LEVANT 24

President Ahmad al-Sharaa is interviewed during Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Türkiye. (SANA)
President Ahmad al-Sharaa is interviewed during Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Türkiye. (SANA)

Syria seeks to serve as bridge between nations, President tells global forum

17 April 2026.  In a wide-ranging interview covering Syria’s positions on diverse issues, President al-Sharaa emphasized Syria’s commitment to helping resolve regional crises and developing regional stability, stressing its focus on diplomacy and the country’s potential as a secure trade and energy corridor.Read more at:  SANAWatch video at: YOUTUBE

Robert Petit, head of the General Assembly’s International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM), created in 2016 in response to Syria’s war crimes. (SANA)
Robert Petit, head of the General Assembly’s International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM), created in 2016 in response to Syria’s war crimes. (SANA)

UN report lauds Syria’s progress in fostering transitional justice

16 April 2026.  Reporting on its first full year of investigating Syria’s progress with transitional justice, the IIIM, created by the General Assembly in 2016 to help investigate and prosecute Syria’s war crimes, applauded the new government’s cooperation with the UN and its creation of institutions to secure justice.Read more at:  SANA

Syrian and Jordanian foreign ministers formalize new agreements during the second session of the Higher Coordination Council in Amman. (SANA)
Syrian and Jordanian foreign ministers formalize new agreements during the second session of the Higher Coordination Council in Amman. (SANA)

Damascus and Amman moving toward a stable, longterm partnership

13 April 2026.  Marking a new phase in political and economic alignment, Syria and Jordan signed nine agreements to integrate essential national sectors. The accords, presided over by the two nations’ foreign ministers, reflect a shift from occasional cooperative efforts to a longterm partnership.Read more at:  SYRIAN OBSERVER

Syrian and Turkish officials meet in Istanbul to explore renewed economic cooperation and support Syria’s recovery. (Syrian Ministry of Economy and Industry)
Syrian and Turkish officials meet in Istanbul to explore renewed economic cooperation and support Syria’s recovery. (Syrian Ministry of Economy and Industry)

Syria and Turkey expand economic dialogue to support trade, investment and Syria’s recovery

13 April 2026.  Senior Syrian officials met Turkish counterparts and business leaders in Istanbul to strengthen financial coordination, improve trade mechanisms and encourage investment, marking one of the most comprehensive efforts to rebuild Syrian-Turkish economic cooperation in recent years.Read more at:  LEVANT 24

Participants in the 17th meeting of the Arab Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Network in Tunis, Tunisia. (SANA)
Participants in the 17th meeting of the Arab Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Network in Tunis, Tunisia. (SANA)

Syria chosen to lead 22 Arab nation network of nuclear and radiological regulators

11 April 2026.  Syria was elected president of the regional agency for two years, based on its record of strengthening safety in these areas. The head of the Syrian Atomic Energy agency said it aims to enhance coordination among member states and support joint initiatives to advance regional regulatory frameworks.Read more at:  SANA

Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister, at press conference in Ankara. (SANA)
Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister, at press conference in Ankara. (SANA)

Syria and Türkiye announce new phase of cooperation

9 April 2026.  Calling Turkey a reliable ally and partner in Syria’s reconstruction, Minister al-Shaibani cited shared security and strategic goals, one of which is the Four Seas Project—a planned energy corridor formed by Syria and Turkey between the Arabian Gulf and the Caspian, Mediterranean, and Black seas.Read more at:  SANA

Transportation ministers from Syria, Jordan, and Turkey meet in Amman to sign a trilateral agreement to coordinate regional transport and logistics. (SANA)
Transportation ministers from Syria, Jordan, and Turkey meet in Amman to sign a trilateral agreement to coordinate regional transport and logistics. (SANA)

Turning borders into bridges: Syria, Jordan, and Turkey prepare to activate “Middle East Corridor”

7 April 2026.  Syria, Jordan, and Turkey agreed on a shared roadmap to modernize regional transport links, improving rail, road and maritime connectivity while aiming to transform borders into pathways for economic integration and longterm cooperation.Read more at:  ENAB BALADI

President Ahmed al-Sharaa welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Damascus. (SANA)
President Ahmed al-Sharaa welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Damascus. (SANA)

A step toward wider partnerships as President Zelensky visits Damascus

7 April 2026.  Syria welcomed Ukraine’s president as part of an effort to expand global partnerships and bolster regional stability. Talks focused on strengthening economic cooperation, plus security and development issues. Ukraine offered support in the areas of food security, energy and infrastructure.Read more at:  SYRIAN OBSERVERWatch video at:  YOUTUBE

Suweida Governor al Bakour received French envoy Jean Baptiste Faivre in Suweida, April 3, 2026. (SANA)
Suweida Governor al Bakour received French envoy Jean Baptiste Faivre in Suweida, April 3, 2026. (SANA)

French envoy engages in on the ground diplomacy in Suweida at pivotal moment

6 April 2026.  French envoy Jean Baptiste Faivre met Suweida officials and community leaders to discuss issues of security, stability, and expanding cooperation. The meeting coincided with an allegedly imminent resolution of the 2025 conflict, suggesting that France may be preparing to engage in de-escalation activities.Read more at:  SYRIAN OBSERVER

Health Minister Dr. Musab al-Ali delivering the keynote address of a 3-day conference sponsored by the Syrian Medical Syndicate in Damascus. (SANA)
Health Minister Dr. Musab al-Ali delivering the keynote address of a 3-day conference sponsored by the Syrian Medical Syndicate in Damascus. (SANA)

First post-liberation Syrian medical conference aims to become “launchpad for modern health system”

2 April 2026.  Covering a broad range of medical fields and specialties, the conference sought to advance research, strengthen professional cooperation, and address ethical responsibilities such as documenting violations against detainees. Health Minister al-Ali also praised Syrian doctors who served on the front lines of the revolution.Read more at:  SANA

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is welcomed at 10 Downing Street, March 31, 2026. (No. 10 Downing Street official photograph)
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is welcomed at 10 Downing Street, March 31, 2026. (No. 10 Downing Street official photograph)

London visit of President al-Sharaa said to be defining moment in British-Syrian relations

1 April 2026.  Building on a history of support for Syria’s liberation, the British government is restoring relations with Syria on multiple levels. Business investors, encouraged by Syria’s reforms to meet urgent reconstruction needs, also find interest in its potential as a land bridge between the Mediterranean and the heart of Asia.Read more at: SYRIANOBSERVER

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hold a joint press conference in Berlin, March 30, 2026, during al-Sharaa’s first official visit to Germany. (Markus Schreiber:AP, AFP)
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hold a joint press conference in Berlin, March 30, 2026, during al-Sharaa’s first official visit to Germany. (Markus Schreiber:AP, AFP)

Meeting in Berlin reflects Syria’s unique relationship with Germany, plus growing cooperation between Syria and Europe

31 March 2026.  Thanking Germany for hosting many thousands of Syrians during the revolution, President Al-Sharaa and Chancellor Merz began talks on a ‘circular migration framework,’ enabling skilled Syrian professionals in Germany to help rebuild Syria while maintaining ties to Germany.Read more at:  LEVANT24Read more at:  SYRIANOBSERVER

Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh (left) and German Federal Minister of the Interior, Alexander Dobrindt, formalized an agreement to strengthen cooperation. (SANA)
Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh (left) and German Federal Minister of the Interior, Alexander Dobrindt, formalized an agreement to strengthen cooperation. (SANA)

Germany and Syria join forces to boost Syria’s emergency disaster response

27 March 2026.  Meeting in Berlin, Syrian and German disaster relief officials signed an agreement aiming to enhance Syria’s emergency response by expanding volunteer training, rebuilding operations centers, and upgrading equipment.Read more at:  SANA

Three-day workshop on combatting disinformation held at Damascus University’s Faculty of Media. (SANA)
Three-day workshop on combatting disinformation held at Damascus University’s Faculty of Media. (SANA)

EU’s Mission to Syria cosponsors journalism workshop on combatting media disinformation

25 March 2026.  An advanced training workshop for fourth-year journalism students was held at Damascus University in partnership with the EU Mission to Syria. Its goal was strengthening students’ ability to counter disinformation through critical thinking, source evaluation, and rigorous fact checking.Read more at:  SANA

Syrian Investment Authority officials meet with representatives of the International Court of Arbitration, part of the International Chamber of Commerce, Paris. (SANA)
Syrian Investment Authority officials meet with representatives of the International Court of Arbitration, part of the International Chamber of Commerce, Paris. (SANA)

Syrian and international officials meet in Paris to explore new avenues for economic cooperation

24 March 2026.  A Syrian Investment Authority delegation met ICA President Claudia Salomon to discuss economic cooperation and improvements to Syria’s business environment, joined by Syrian-French business representatives and French diplomatic officials.Read more at:  SANA

Syria’s Health Ministry announces a nationwide campaign to treat advanced glaucoma and cataract related blindness. (Syrian Ministry of Health)
Syria’s Health Ministry announces a nationwide campaign to treat advanced glaucoma and cataract related blindness. (Syrian Ministry of Health)

Syria launches national campaign to restore vision and improve quality of life

23 March 2026.  Syria’s Health Ministry announced registration for the treatment of severe cases of glaucoma and cataract-related blindness, in cooperation with the Arab European Ophthalmology Society (AEOS). The campaign reflects the development of specialized health care and strengthened international scientific cooperation.Read more at:  SANA

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor unveils a two-year strategic plan, March 8, 2026. (Enab Baladi)
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor unveils a two-year strategic plan, March 8, 2026. (Enab Baladi)

Syria’s government launches comprehensive plan to expand social justice and social protections in the next two years

9 March 2026.  Syria’s social affairs ministry unveiled a 2026-2028 plan, developed ‘in full partnership’ with civil society organizations, to expand equitable access to services, protect and empower women, strengthen protections for all vulnerable groups, integrate returnees, and promote decent work opportunities.Read more at:  ENABBALADI

Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yosr Bernieh (center) meets with an International Monetary Fund delegation visiting Syria, February 17, 2026. (Syrian Ministry of Finance:Telegram)
Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yosr Bernieh (center) meets with an International Monetary Fund delegation visiting Syria, February 17, 2026. (Syrian Ministry of Finance:Telegram)

IMF underscores signs of recovery in Syria’s economy, praising economic reforms

26 February 2026.  The IMF delegation reported a recent increase in economic activity, due to rising consumer and investor confidence plus the continued return of refugees. The agency sees a promising economic outlook for 2026, depending on continued internal reconciliation and regional reintegration.Read more at:  ENABBALADI

A meeting between the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the International Finance Corporation in Damascus. (SANA)
A meeting between the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the International Finance Corporation in Damascus. (SANA)

Syria holds talks with International Finance Corporation to strengthen economic recovery

24 February 2026.  The Ministry of Economy and Industry met with an IFC delegation, exploring financing mechanisms to support the development of Syria’s employment and productivity sectors. The talks aimed at building a cooperative framework for aiding the country’s economic recovery.Read more at:  SANA

Officials tour an energy facility as government begins rehabilitation of major oil and gas fields in the northeast. (L24)
Officials tour an energy facility as government begins rehabilitation of major oil and gas fields in the northeast. (L24)

Syria launches sweeping restoration of oil and gas sector after regaining key fields

23 February 2026.  Syria’s energy sector is undergoing major recovery since the government regained oil and gas fields in the northeast, with technical teams securing and rehabilitating the sites through new international partnerships. After several weeks, 65% of previously inactive wells were reportedly restored.Read more at:  LEVANT24

Mohammed Anjarani, Minister of Local Administration and Environment on left, and Maher Marwan, Governor of Damascus on right. (SANA, Syrian Observer)
Mohammed Anjarani, Minister of Local Administration and Environment on left, and Maher Marwan, Governor of Damascus on right. (SANA, Syrian Observer)

State ministry expands powers of local governors in major shift toward decentralization

16 February 2026.  In the goal of improving responsiveness to citizens’ needs and accelerating reconstruction, the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment granted broad powers to provincial governors, a move that raised questions about local capacity, oversight and safeguards.Read more at:  SYRIAN OBSERVER

Syrian FM Asaad al-Shaibani (center) met with SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi (to his left), Kurdish political leader, Ilham Ahmad (right), and EU and US representatives on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, 13 February 2026. (L24 Social Media)
Syrian FM Asaad al-Shaibani (center) met with SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi (to his left), Kurdish political leader, Ilham Ahmad (right), and EU and US representatives on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, 13 February 2026. (L24 Social Media)

SDF leader affirms ceasefire will be permanent, while citing remaining problems

14 February 2026.  During the Munich Security Conference, Minister al-Shaibani met with US and Kurdish leaders, discussing recent developments involving SDF’s military and administrative integration into the Syrian state. Abdi told reporters that the Munich meeting with Syria, EU and US was “positive.”Read more at:  LEVANT24Watch video at:  YOUTUBE