Author: Unknown
Published on: 10/01/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Syria’s future hangs in the balance after the toppling of authoritarian ruler Bashar al-Assad last month. The European Union and its regional interlocutors are engaging with Syrian leaders to encourage a peaceful and inclusive transition. Massive investments in infrastructure by the international community could help stabilise Syria. Turkey is set to be a key player in such development. Turkey has two objectives: to eliminate the threat of the Syrian Kurdish factions on its southern border. Road infrastructure is therefore essential as a catalyst for regional integration and trade. Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uralolu recently announced a government action plan for rehabilitating ports, airports, railways. Saudi Arabia has presented a 30-year investment plan to build an extensive rail transport network. Qatar, Oman and other countries with petrodollar-rich sovereign wealth funds have also decided to focus on the development of trains. Turkish government announces that Syrian reconstruction will start from Damascus airport. Turkish official says the country will receive two electricity-generating ships from Turkey and Qatar. The international community wants to avoid the mistakes made in Iraq 20 years ago.
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