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Syria Seeks $14 Billion in Foreign Investment for Recovery

8/11/2025

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Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is on a mission to revive the shattered economy, actively courting foreign investment for reconstruction. A pivotal meeting between Jordanian, Syrian, and American officials will explore support for this effort. With $14 billion in projects like a new airport and subway already in the pipeline, the UN warns that total reconstruction costs could soar beyond $400 billion.

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Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is on a mission to revive the shattered economy, actively courting foreign investment for reconstruction. A pivotal meeting between Jordanian, Syrian, and American officials will explore support for this effort. With $14 billion in projects like a new airport and subway already in the pipeline, the UN warns that total reconstruction costs could soar beyond $400 billion.