RIYADH: Saudi and Syrian business leaders affirmed their readiness to support the redevelopment of Syria’s energy infrastructure following a high-level meeting in Riyadh.
The participants presented proposals for joint projects focused on conventional and renewable energy sectors, signaling a potential shift toward greater regional investment collaboration.
During the meeting, which included members of the Syrian expatriate community and Saudi business executives, Syrian Minister of Energy Mohammed Al-Bashir outlined the ministry’s recent achievements and its strategic direction despite prevailing challenges, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported.
He said economic partnerships and investor engagement are essential to advancing the energy sector and welcomed collaborative initiatives aimed at bolstering development efforts.
The talks coincide with a broader renewal of Saudi-Syrian relations, underlined by the July Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum held in Damascus.
