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Italy and Syria discuss areas of cooperation in internet communications technology. (Photo: SANA)

“Silk Link” project aims to transform Syria into a regional and international internet hub

18 June 2025. Syria’s Minister of Communications, Abdul Salam Haykal, and Italy’s ambassador to Syria, Stefano Ravagnan, discussed an alliance to develop Syria’s digital infrastructure. Minister Haykal unveiled the nation’s bold plans to create an internet hub and its goal of connecting 85% of the country, via fiber optics, within two years. Italy’s ambassador welcomed renewed relations with Syria and expressed the interest of Italian firms in supporting Syria’s ICT sector.Read more at: SANA

Hind Kabawat (centre), Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, joins the Syrian delegation at the Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum (Photo: SANA)

Syria reaffirms commitment to social justice at global forum in Geneva

12 June 2025. A Syrian delegation led by Hind Kabawat, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, participates in the Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum, held alongside the 113th International Labor Conference in Geneva. The Ministry affirms that Syria’s presence highlights its ongoing commitment to social justice, international cooperation, and sustainable development. The delegation focuses on protecting vulnerable groups and promoting labor rights and workplace fairness.Read more at: SANA

EU commissioner Dubravka Suica speaks to the media at the 9th Brussels conference, “Standing with Syria,” in Belgium on 17 March 2025. (Reuters on Alarabiya English website 5 June 2025)

“I came here with a clear message that we are here to assist and help Syria on its recovery”

7 June 2025. European Commissioner Dubravka Suica announced a €175 million EU recovery package for Syria, aimed at rebuilding key sectors like energy, education, health, and agriculture. Speaking in Damascus, she emphasized that reconstruction must be Syria-led and support economic stability, institutions, and human rights. She called the initiative a “new chapter” in EU–Syria relations.Read more at: ALARABIYA ENGLISH

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, May 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/Pool/File Photo)

Syria and Israel engage in indirect talks as Israeli air strikes continue

7 May 2025. During a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris, President al-Sharaa urges nations in communication with Israel to help put an end to Israel’s bombing of Syria. Read more at: Alarabiya News