Jordan to host meeting on supporting Syria’s reconstruction

Jordan will host a meeting on Tuesday with Syrian and US officials to discuss ways to support Syria’s rebuilding, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry said. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and US envoy Thomas Barrack are expected to attend, Al Jazeera reported.

This follows recent deals worth $14bn signed by Syria with international partners, including projects for a new airport and subway in Damascus. Syrian officials see these agreements as a key step toward recovery, though the UN estimates reconstruction costs at over $400bn.

Despite ongoing violence and challenges, Syria is actively seeking foreign investment to revive its battered economy and infrastructure, according to Al Jazeera.