Today, the Minister of Electricity in the caretaker government, Engineer Omar Shakrouq, met with the Director of the Qatari Red Crescent, Mazen Abdullah Mohammed. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to cooperate in developing the electricity sector in Syria and strengthening its infrastructure, in addition to securing the necessary equipment to advance this vital sector. Source link

Leader of the New Syrian Administration Ahmad Al-Sharaa, in a statement, congratulated the US President elect Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States.   The statement reads:   “On behalf of the Leadership and people of the Syrian Arab Republic, I congratulate Mr. Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. His selection is a testament to the trust placed in his leadership by the American people. The past decade has brought immense suffering to Syria, with the conflict devastating our nation. We are confident that he is the leader to bring peace to the Middle East and restore stability to the region. We look forward to improving the relations between our two countries based on dialogue and understanding. We have faith that, with this administration, the United States and Syria will take the opportunity to...

Speaking at an expanded meeting of the UN Security Council, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said: “Syria has for centuries been a” crossroads of civilizations “and now it stands” at the crossroads of history “with the fall of the” brutal former regime “. “Promoting a comprehensive political transition is the most effective way to ensure that Syria receives more support.” Guterres said. “We welcome the steps taken by countries to show solidarity with the Syrian people,” Guterres added, stressing that “further important work in addressing sanctions will inevitably be necessary. “ Source link

Leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmad al-Sharaa, meets with Mrs. Debra Tice, the mother of the American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared during the time of the the former regime. Source link

Leader Al Sharee and Foreign Minister Sheibani meet with a delegation from Norway headed by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. – Syrian Times Home News Domestic News Leader Al Sharee and Foreign Minister Sheibani meet with a delegation from Norway headed by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. Source link

NICOSIA, Jan.18, (ST)- Over 1,000 Syrian nationals have withdrawn their applications for asylum or international protection because they intend to return to their homeland after the fall of the criminal regime in Syria, while another 500 have already gone back, a Cypriot official said yesterday. AP quoted Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection Nicholas Ioannides as saying after talks with European Migration and Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner that the development comes in the wake of the fall of the Assad government in Syria last month. #syria_times     Source link

The leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, had a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in a manner that serves their mutual interests. Both parties also emphasized the importance of continuous coordination and intensifying efforts to support the Syrian people, protect the unity of Syrian territory, and their commitment to joint work in order to achieve stability and development in the region. Source link

The official in charge of the Settlement Centre in Salamiyaha city of rural Hama indicated that to date, the number of people seeking settlement in the People’s Army in the city of Salamiyah has reached about 8 thousand officers, non-commissioned officers and contractors with the security agencies and the National Defense from the defunct regime. This occurred within 9 days of opening the settlement process in the city. He explained that the settlement process continues at the People’s Army center daily, except on Fridays and Saturdays. Source link

Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Basil Abdel Aziz Abdel Hanan affirmed that industrialists in Hama Governorate in particular, and in Syria in general, are partners in drawing the vision and shaping Syria’s new industrial map in the next stage. During a meeting today with representatives of the industrial sector, factory owners and companies, Minister Abdel Hanan pointed out that Hama is distinguished for its important position in various manufacturing industries, especially the food and chemical industries, and for its industrialists who pass many important industries from generation to generation. The Minister explained the plans of the government and the Ministry of Economy during the coming period to develop the industrial sector, which during the period of the former regime suffered from a lot of corruption to the point of its complete collapse. This requires the comprehensive restructuring of the industrial sector based on three components: applying the free market...

Minister of Agriculture, ACSAD discuss boosting cooperation – Syrian Times Home Economy Minister of Agriculture, ACSAD discuss boosting cooperation Source link