Syria to join G7 finance talks in Paris in sign of growing status

RIYADH: Syria will take part in a closed-door session with G7 finance ministers and central bank governors in Paris ​on Monday, a person familiar with the matter said, in a sign of its growing status less than two years after the ousting of Bashar Assad. Syrian Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh is expected to attend the meeting, the person said, adding that the ‌discussions will focus ‌on Syria’s sustainable recovery ​and ‌reintegration ⁠into ​the global financial ⁠system.

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