SANA - Syrian Arab News Agency

Damascus, SANA-Brussels will organize to host international conference in support of Syria’s recovery next March.

European diplomatic sources affirmed to Jordan’s Al Mamlaka TV that the conference will discuss reconstruction of Syria, and the support for countries hosting Syrian refugees, such as Jordan.

This conference has no relation to the 9th Brussels Conference to support Syria and its neighbors, which is scheduled to start later this year.

the diplomatic sources said that the European Union has sent Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality Hadja Lahbib that met the Leader of the New Syrian Administration, with the aim of representing Damascus at the conference.

It is noteworthy that the European Union foreign ministers, headed by the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaya Kallas are discussing in Brussels today developments of the situation in the Middle East, including the future of European sanctions on Syria, and the future of European support in light of the recent developments.

Shaza Qreima

Amman, SANA- Syrian-Jordanian Free Zone resumed operation work on Monday.

This move came following a meeting of the General Assembly of the Syrian-Jordanian Free Zone Company in the Jordanian capital, Amman on Sunday, bringing together the Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah and the Chairman of Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports Qutaiba Al-Badawi.

Both sides discussed the improving the zone’s operations, strengthening the Syrian-Jordanian border Jaber-Nassib crossing and facilitating trade and investment.

The two countries agreed to extend the working hours at the border crossing, transitioning to 24-hour operations starting in early February.

They also discussed activating the free trade agreement between Syria and Jordan to increase trade volumes, address challenges facing the private sector in both countries, reducing fees imposed on transit trucks passing through both countries.

Al-Badawi thanked the Jordanian side for flexibility and serious desire to work together and enhance cooperation in all areas presented.

Shaza Qreima

Damascus SANA-Damascus Governor Maher Mohammad Marwan discussed Monday with the mayor of Sakarya, Turkey, in the presence of Damascus Countryside Governor Amer al-Sheikh, enhancing bilateral cooperation and exchanging expertise in the field of infrastructure development.

The meeting held at the governorate building comes as a continuation of the fruitful meetings held Sunday with AK Party Vice Chairman, Zafer Sırakaya.

A meeting objective is to benefit from the pioneering Turkish experience in municipal management and developing civil services, as contributes to improving the service reality in Damascus.

Manar Salameh

Ankara, SANA- Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, underscored the importance of working with international partners in order to achieve stability in Syria.

Minster Fidan said in an interview with Saudi ASharq channel “We share a 911 km. border along with Syria, so the stability of this country is important to us, and we will exert all possible efforts with our international partners to achieve this goal”.

He noted that the new Syrian administration seeks to coordinate with all countries, not just Turkey, stressing his country’s efforts to reconstruct Syria, through cooperation with Arab League, Gulf States, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and other Regional and international organizations.

Fidan went on saying “Our priority is achieving more stability in Syria, through efforts of countries in the region such “Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Iraq”, hoping that European Union (EU) will lift some sanctions imposed on Syria in the coming days.

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Damascus, SANA- leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shibani met a female delegation  from Syrian community in U.S.

Manar Salameh

Lattakia, SANA- In cooperation with United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the “Difa” irrigation station in Lattakia countryside was put into service after being rehabilitated from the damage caused by February 6th earthquake 2023, as the station irrigates an area estimated at about 2,500 hectares.

Agriculture and Agrarian Reform Minister said that reopening the station would improve the water situation, which would also positively reflect on the agricultural situation there, hailing the role of supporting organizations and looking forward to establishing more development projects that would benefit the Syrians people.

Director of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Syria, Tony al-Atal, noted to the project as a part of activities carried out by the organization and the main aim of which is to secure livelihoods for people.

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Jakarta, SANA- The Syrian U-20 football team is preparing for the upcoming match with its Indonesian counterpart in the second round of the “Mandri” friendly tournament.

The match is scheduled to be played at the “Gelora 10 November” stadium in the Indonesian city of Surabaya on Monday at 3:30 p.m. Damascus time.

The Syrian national team conducted a recovery training session Sunday morning with the aim of improving the players’ physical condition.

The team also received tactical training that focused on enhancing harmony and raising the players’ readiness.

The Syrian team defeated its Indian counterpart by six goals to one last Friday, and will conclude its participation by meeting its Jordanian counterpart on the 30th of this month.

The Syrian team’s participation in this tournament comes in preparation for the Asian Cup finals that will be held in China next month. The team will play in Group Four, along with the teams of South Korea, Japan and Thailand.

Ruaa al-Jazaeri

Aleppo, SANA- Aleppo Governor, Eng. Azzam al-Gharib received Sunday a delegation from the Italian Embassy headed by Ambassador, Stefano Ravagnan.

The two sides discussed the mechanism for increasing cooperation between the two peoples, enhancing trade exchange, and intensifying Italian efforts related to lifting sanctions imposed on Syria.

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Damascus, SANA- Leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmad al-Sharaa met Sunday with a Turkish delegation headed by Mr. Ibrahim Kalin, Head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT).

The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shaibani and General Intelligence Chief, Anas Khattab.

Ruaa al-Jazaeri

Damascus, SANA- Acting Minister of Health, Dr. Maher al-Sharaa, met Sunday with representatives from the Shammout Trading Group to explore ways to enhance cooperation and support the healthcare sector.

During a meeting held Sunday at the Ministry of Health, Dr. al-Sharaa reviewed the current state of the healthcare sector and its needs.

He noted that the ministry’s current priorities include patients with kidney failure requiring dialysis, thalassemia patients, cancer patients, and equipping blood banks and ensuring a steady supply of liquid oxygen as part of a clear and comprehensive plan.

Dr. al-Sharaa emphasized the importance of cooperation with the local community and the private sector to support and develop the healthcare sector and provide the best medical services to citizens.

For his part, Head of the Shammout Group, Mohammad Anwar Shammout, affirmed the group’s commitment to providing support and contributing to charitable work.

He expressed the group’s readiness to participate and cooperate in any aspect that contributes to serving citizens and improving the health sector.

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Baghdad, SANA- Turkey and Iraq discussed Sunday the situation in Syria during a press conference.

During the conference, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan underlined the necessity to unify the capabilities of Turkey, Syria and Iraq to eliminate terrorism with all its forms.

In turn, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed his country’s continuous communication with the new Syrian administration to combat terrorism, stressing that there are various domains for joint work with Turkey economically and politically, especially on how to deal with the situation in Syria.

Earlier on Sunday, Turkish Foreign Minister arrived in Baghdad, in an official visit as part of diplomatic efforts to strengthen the partnership between Iraq and Turkey.

Rafah al-Allouni/ Manar Salameh

Lattakia, SANA- In a significant development for the maritime sector in Syria, the port of Lattakia received Sunday the first commercial ship carrying cars.

This arrival marks a new milestone in the country’s efforts to revitalize trade and commerce.

Ruaa al-Jazaeri

Brussels, SANA- The European Union may soon suspend sanctions on Syria related to energy and transport but has yet to agree on whether to ease restrictions on financial transactions, according to three diplomats.

According to an EU document seen by Reuters, diplomats from the bloc’s 27 members recommended taking swift action towards suspending the restrictions “in sectors necessary for economic stabilization and launch of economic reconstruction of Syria, such as those regarding energy and transport”.

The diplomats, who are part of a group that negotiates the EU’s foreign policy positions on issues related to the Middle East and North Africa, also recommended “assessing options for reopening banking and investment relations with Syria”.

EU foreign ministers will discuss the matter at a meeting in Brussels on Monday. The bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas hoped a political agreement on easing the sanctions can be reached at the gathering.

Ruaa al-Jazaeri

‏Damascus, SANA – Deputy Acting Health Minister, Dr. Hussein Al-Khatib and Director of the Planning and International Cooperation, DR. Zuhair Qarat, discussed Sunday with the director of “Rahma Worldwide” Organization, Dr. Shadi Al-Zaza, and the accompanying delegation, the health situation in Syria, and ways to boost cooperation, especially for health facilities.

The two sides discussed the current needs in health field, and the challenges which hospitals are facing starting from the shortage of medical supplies and equipment, with a focus on improving medical services, meeting necessary needs, and methods of urgent responses.

They also touched upon future projects in order to enhance humanitarian support, sustainable development, and improve the health services in Syria.

Noura/Shaza Qreima

Damascus, SANA- The General Administration of Border Security, following monitoring and surveillance, has seized a shipment of weapons destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The weapons were being smuggled through the Syrian-Lebanese border via the city of Serghaya in Damascus countryside.

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Damascus, SANA- Ambulance and Emergency Director at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Najib al-Naasan met Sunday with representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Civil Defense, and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC).

Talks during the meeting tackled aspects of cooperation to provide the best healthcare services to citizens.

The meeting also touched on ways to coordinate, unify, and develop emergency services provided under the ministry’s umbrella, so that citizens can receive the best possible emergency care, Ministry of Health clarified in a post on its Telegram channel.

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Damascus, SANA- Minister of Defense, Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra, received on Saturday Saudi Ambassador in Damascus, Dr. Faisal al-Mujfel.

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Hama, SANA- Citizens have gathered outside the governorate building in al-Asi Square in Hama City demanding to lift the decades-long sanctions imposed on Syria since the reasons for imposing them no longer exist after the fall of the former regime.

The protest took place on Saturday, and it was organized by the Bar Association branch in Hama, in cooperation with representatives of various popular and professional activities.

Protesters waved banners affirming that the continuation of the U.S. and EU sanctions imposed on Syria causes great suffering to the Syrian people, especially children.

They called on the US, the European Union, and the international community to immediately lift these unjust sanctions, so that people could rebuild their country and turn the page of the injustice, killing, and sabotage that the former regime was practicing against them.

In a statement to SANA’s reporter, Chairman of the Bar Association Council in Hama, Ahmad Badi, said that the international community must work on lifting the unfair sanctions imposed on the Syrian people, as long as the reason for imposing them, i.e. the former regime, no longer exists.

“The continuation of sanctions is unjustifiable, and it undermines the efforts to rebuild Syria and hinders efforts, projects and initiatives to improve the lives of Syrians and alleviate their suffering,” Badi added.

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