Khaberni - Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa confirmed that Syria is a fundamental pillar in the stability of the region, pointing out that the country's stability is interconnected with economic development.
He added in a dialogue session on the sidelines of the Investment Initiative Forum, this Wednesday evening, that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is considered the mecca for economists in the region.
Moreover, the Syrian President explained that the world has witnessed Syria’s failures and the strategic risks they caused, noting that his country has started a new chapter and opened up to the world.
He mentioned that investments amounting to 28 billion dollars entered Syria within 6 months, and that every catastrophe that Syria has suffered over 14 years is now an investment opportunity.
"We have amended the investment laws"
Furthermore, President Al-Sharaa revealed that Damascus has revised the investment laws which are among the best in the world, pointing at the same time to challenges in implementation.
He stated that the government has chosen reconstruction in Syria through investment, pointing out that there is a significant opportunity in the real estate sector in Syria.
The Syrian President also mentioned that there is a historic opportunity for investors to come to Syria, confirming that major Saudi and Qatari companies have already started investing in the country.
High demand for the real estate market
He also clarified that the real estate market in Syria is experiencing a high demand, noting that several Gulf and regional countries have shown interest in investing in Syria.
The Syrian President added that the Saudi experience is unique in the region, noting that he has been following the vision proposed by the Saudi Crown Prince for years, stating that this vision encompasses the entire region.
"My bet is on the Syrian people"
In parallel, Al-Sharaa mentioned that his bet is on the Syrian people, pointing out that the Syrian people have stood firm in their positions and triumphed.
He explained that aids do not help in building Syria, confirming that he does not support the policy of relying on aid in the country.
He also added that Syria possesses diverse human resources in all fields, emphasizing that he does not want Syria to be a burden on anyone.
The Syrian President indicated that the government is working to protect investors in accordance with the operative laws.
"We hold great affection for the Saudi people"
He said he has devoted his life to saving the Syrian people, confirming that his country holds great affection for the Saudi people.
Moreover, he indicated that the Syrian government is intent on bringing Syrians back to their homeland and ending the migration and refugee crisis.
The Syrian President added that Syria will become one of the major economic countries within a few years.
It is noted that the ninth edition of the Future of Investment Initiative conference started on the 27th of this month, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, under the theme "Key to Prosperity", and will conclude tomorrow, Thursday.
