Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan declared Saturday that the international community is rallying behind Syria following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, ending over a decade of isolation and conflict.
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Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan declared Saturday that the international community is rallying behind Syria following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, ending over a decade of isolation and conflict.
Speaking from Washington during the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, Al-Jadaan — who also chairs the IMF’s steering committee — said major investments in Syria are currently being finalized, signaling a new era of economic recovery and international engagement.
"We stand with Syria," Al-Jadaan told reporters. "We believe that they really mean business, and they are genuine in their efforts to actually do the right thing for their people."
The Saudi minister emphasized that it is the responsibility of the global community to support Syria’s transition and reconstruction efforts after years of war, economic collapse, and diplomatic estrangement.
While no specific details of the investment projects were revealed, Al-Jadaan’s comments reflect a significant shift in regional and international attitudes towards Syria, now governed by a transitional leadership aiming to rebuild the nation and restore relations with former allies and adversaries alike.
The remarks come amid renewed international focus on post-conflict reconstruction and economic stabilization efforts in fragile states, with Syria emerging as a test case for coordinated global support after regime change.
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