Syria's economy minister speaks at Türkiye-Syria Business Forum in Istanbul
Syria's Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal Shaar delivered a speech during the "Türkiye-Syria Business and Investment Forum" organized by the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) in Istanbul on April 7, 2026. The forum marks continued economic engagement between the two neighboring countries.
Head of the Syrian Business Councils Coordination Council Rawad Ramadan delivers a speech during the “Turkiye-Syria Business and Investment Forum” organized by the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) in Istanbul, Turkiye on April 7, 2026.
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Syria Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal Shaar delivers a speech during the "Turkiye-Syria Business and Investment Forum" organized by the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) in Istanbul, Turkiye on April 7, 2026. The forum brought together business leaders and officials from both countries to discuss economic cooperation and investment opportunities.
Bilateral economic ties
The forum reflects the ongoing normalization of economic relations between Türkiye and Syria following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. Trade between the two countries has increased as Syria begins reconstruction efforts after years of civil war.
Reconstruction opportunities
Syria faces significant reconstruction needs following the conflict that began in 2011. Turkish companies, which have extensive experience in construction and infrastructure development, are well-positioned to participate in rebuilding efforts.
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Political context
The forum comes as Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Damascus on Sunday, indicating continued high-level diplomatic engagement between Ankara and Damascus.
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