Syria Signs USD 7 Billion Energy Investment Deal with Regional and International Partners
- On Thursday in Damascus, Syria's Ministry of Energy signed a $7 billion deal with Turkish, Qatari, and US firms to expand the country's energy infrastructure.
- The agreement follows the lifting of Western sanctions and recent cooperation with Turkey to supply natural gas, enabling improvements in Syria’s electricity generation capacity.
- The deal includes building four gas turbine power plants and a 1,000-megawatt solar project, aiming to add 5,000 megawatts and significantly improve electricity supply nationwide.
- Syrian Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir called it a 'historic moment' marking a turning point, while the projects are expected to create over 50,000 direct and 250,000 indirect jobs.
- This investment signals renewed confidence and forms a key step in Syria's post-conflict recovery, promising enhanced living conditions and economic revival after fourteen years of war.
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