Syria on June 16 signed a contract involving U.S. oil giant ConocoPhillips to develop the country’s gas sector, state media reported, as Damascus seeks to attract international energy investment.

ConocoPhillips is poised to sign a landmark agreement with Syria's state energy company to develop gas fields and explore new resources, marking a major step in rebuilding the…

Agreement involves Syrian billionaire Ayman Al Asfari, state media reports

The state media report added that the agreement was signed at the Ministry of Energy headquarters in Damascus.

Syria on June 16 signed a contract involving U.S. oil giant ConocoPhillips to develop the country’s gas sector, state media reported, as Damascus seeks to attract international…