Qatar and Saudi Arabia commit to settling Syria’s World Bank debts

Reuters

Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to help Syria by supplying electricity, paying off Syria’s World Bank debts, and providing financial support to cover public sector salaries for three months.

This came after a high-level meeting in Doha between Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and a Syrian delegation led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.The two sides said they want to strengthen their cooperation in many areas, including energy, trade, finance, tourism, and education.

Qatar and Saudi Arabia will jointly back Syria’s electricity restoration and help settle its World Bank debts. They will also provide financial aid to cover salaries for public workers for three months.Qatar stressed its strong support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and independence, and for the Syrian people’s right to a dignified life and rule of law.

The Syrian delegation praised Qatar’s supportive role over the years and reaffirmed respect for state sovereignty and non-interference.

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