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Transport minister discusses Syria’s investment opportunities with German delegation
Damascus, July 5 (SANA) Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr met with a German business delegation on Sunday to discuss investment opportunities in the country’s transport sector, including railways, roads and logistics infrastructure. The delegation is visiting Syria to explore potential investment opportunities. During the meeting, Badr outlined projects in the railway and road sectors, freight []
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Syrian officials highlight opportunities at Syrian-British Business Council conference
Damascus, July 1 (SANA) Syrian ministers and investment officials highlighted investment opportunities in the transport and tourism sectors on Wednesday during the Syrian-British Business Council (SBBC) conference, saying infrastructure development, regional connectivity and tourism investment will play a key role in supporting the country’s economic growth. Speaking at the conference in Damascus, Minister of Transport []
POLITICO
· Jul 7, 2026
Security-Update vom NATO-Gipfel in Ankara: Milliardendeals und Merz’ NATO-Mission
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· Jun 24, 2026
Indian business delegation to visit Afghanistan soon
A 20-member delegation of Indian traders and investors will visit Afghanistan soon to explore investment opportunities, the president of India’s PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said on Wednesday.
Anadolu Agency
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Syria, France to sign agreements during Macron’s visit, Syrian president says
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