Post-sanctions: Syria aims to restart partnership with Iraq
2025-05-14 18:15
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Syria’s Ministry of Economy and Industry outlined plans to revive economic ties with Iraq following the US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria.
Hassan al-Ahmad, Director of the ministry’s Media Office, described to Shafaq News that the move is a strategic turning point, and a “launchpad for Syria’s reintegration into regional and global markets.”
“We’re building a structured roadmap for sustainable output across critical sectors” which will focus on manufacturing, agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, and food processing, with Iraq identified as a key partner.
“We share a deep-rooted economic relationship with Iraq. Real production partnerships will be essential to success,” al-Ahmad stated.
