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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

      Iraqi fuel tankers enter Syria, destined for the Banias refinery on the Mediterranean coast. (Syria Petroleum SPC)
      Iraqi fuel tankers enter Syria, destined for the Banias refinery on the Mediterranean coast. (Syria Petroleum SPC)

      Syria boosts flow of oil through overland crossings to its Mediterranean ports

        2 April 2026.  As the Middle East war rages, Syria is becoming an alternative route between East and West, linking Gulf supplies of oil and gas to European markets. The Syrian Petroleum Company plans to expand its strategic role to support national interests while contributing to regional market stability.Read more at:  LEVANT 24

        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

            Amid the current regional conflict, a new pipeline was proposed from Iraq to Syria’s Baniyas port. (Iraqi News Agency)
            Amid the current regional conflict, a new pipeline was proposed from Iraq to Syria’s Baniyas port. (Iraqi News Agency)

            Current energy crisis could be an “exceptional historic moment” for Syria, says US envoy

              26 March 2026.  Noting Syria’s unique geographic position and strategic potential, calling its leadership “the best on the ground,” the US envoy proposes that Syria’s territory could be used to help circumvent the blockage of oil and gas from the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, by means of interconnecting oil and gas pipelines.Read more at:  ENABBALADI

              UN’s Syria Team reports significant strides toward recovery across many sectors as seen at a recent trade fair. (Food Syria)
              UN’s Syria Team reports significant strides toward recovery across many sectors as seen at a recent trade fair. (Food Syria)

              Syria’s cooperation with UN agencies and member states produces major advances

                26 March 2026.  In its report for February 2026, the UN’s Country Team in Syria documented notable progress in health care, energy, water, agriculture, and early recovery efforts such as extensive debris removal, resulting from close cooperation with UN agencies and consistent support of member states.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

                  During Eid prayers at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, March 20, 2026, President addresses the current state of recovery. (L: Syrian Arab Republic Presidency, R: L24)
                  During Eid prayers at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, March 20, 2026, President addresses the current state of recovery. (L: Syrian Arab Republic Presidency, R: L24)

                  Syria is becoming a force for stability and security, states President

                    20 March 2026.  Speaking to a gathering at Eid, the President highlighted Syria’s economic achievements, recovery plans, and its role in creating stability. “Syria has moved into a new phase,” he said, “transforming from a conflict arena into a force contributing to stability and security both internally and regionally.”Read more at:  ENABBALADISee also: LEVANT24

                    President al-Sharaa spoke to journalists and civil society leaders about priorities for rebuilding the country, People’s Palace, Damascus, March 5, 2026. (SANA)
                    President al-Sharaa spoke to journalists and civil society leaders about priorities for rebuilding the country, People’s Palace, Damascus, March 5, 2026. (SANA)

                    President stresses need for consensus on national priorities and strategies for rebuilding Syria

                      6 March 2026.  Speaking to media professionals and civic activists, President al-Sharaa urged a focus on the broader goals for Syria’s reconstruction, rather than details that cause division. Offering a frank assessment of achievements, he focused on prioritizing challenges to restoring institutions and services.Read more at:  SANA

                      Officials laid the cornerstone for rehabilitating Barada Spring in Zabadani, northwest of Damascus, an historic site once prized by tourists. (SANA)
                      Officials laid the cornerstone for rehabilitating Barada Spring in Zabadani, northwest of Damascus, an historic site once prized by tourists. (SANA)

                      Rehabilitation of Barada Spring revives a once prized tourist destination in beautiful mountain town

                        6 March 2026.  Work has begun to rehabilitate the historic Barada Spring, a key source of drinking water for Damascus and an historic natural landmark from Roman times. Once a key point for Hajj pilgrims, destroyed under the Assad regime, its restoration aims to revive tourism and support employment.Read more at:  LEVANT24

                        Farmland in rural Aleppo, location of the ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Area) research site. (SANA)
                        Farmland in rural Aleppo, location of the ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Area) research site. (SANA)

                        Critical gene bank in Aleppo restored, boosting Syria’s agricultural recovery and food security

                          3 March 2026.  The revival of ICARDA’s facility in Aleppo marks a major step in restoring Syria’s agricultural research and farming. Seed banks destroyed under the previous regime and preserved in other countries include strategic crop collections of wheat, barley, lentils, chickpeas, and forage legumes.Read more at:  SANA

                          Shoppers move through a busy marketplace as Dr. Amer Kharboutli, Director of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, discusses Syria’s economic realities and investment opportunities. (L24)
                          Shoppers move through a busy marketplace as Dr. Amer Kharboutli, Director of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, discusses Syria’s economic realities and investment opportunities. (L24)

                          Syria’s market activity returns, says Chamber of Commerce head, with corruption down by 80%

                            2 March 2026.  In an interview, Dr. Amer Kharboutli describes Syria’s rapid economic progress, emerging investment opportunities, plus ongoing challenges, noting signs of reduced corruption and renewed market activity driven by people’s resilience and institutional reforms.Read more at:  LEVANT24

                            Syria’s Central Bank announced the reopening of its account with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. (SANA)
                            Syria’s Central Bank announced the reopening of its account with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. (SANA)

                            Syria reaches milestone in re-integration with global financial networks

                              28 February 2026.  Syria’s Central Bank restored full ties with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, after meeting regulatory requirements and establishing required banking communications channels. The move will facilitate international banking relations and enhance financial and monetary stability.Read more at:  SANA

                              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

                                  Syria and Saudi Arabia sign major economic agreements to rebuild Syria’s infrastructure and expand regional connectedness. (SANA)
                                  Syria and Saudi Arabia sign major economic agreements to rebuild Syria’s infrastructure and expand regional connectedness. (SANA)

                                  Saudi Arabia to invest $ billions in strategic deals for Syria’s recovery

                                    7 February 2026.  Syria and Saudi Arabia signed major joint economic agreements in air transport, water desalination, and telecommunications, in addition to 45 other development projects. The agreements aim to rebuild Syria’s infrastructure, expand air travel, and strengthen regional cooperation.Read more at:  LEVANT24