#Ministry of Finance

Reuters: Syria Set to Make Historic G7 Appearance
According to Reuters Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is expected to lead a Syrian delegation to the upcoming G7 summit in France next…

Syria and UAE Increase Economic Cooperation
The first Syrian-Emirati Investment Forum opened in Damascus this week, marking a significant step toward expanding economic cooperation…

World Bank Grant Targets Syria’s Water, Health Services
Syrian Finance Minister Muhammad Barnieh announced that a $225 million grant approved by the World Bank’s Executive Directors will support…

Syria Launches Financial Sector Assessment Initiative
Syria’s minister of finance, Muhammad Barnieh, has signed a project agreement with the Qatar Fund for Development and global consultancy…

Syria Seeks Financial Support in Washington Meetings
On the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, Syria’s finance minister,…

Syria Proposes Tax Reforms Amid Bid for IMF Consultation
In a move signaling a shift in economic policy, Syria requested to accelerate Article IV consultations with the International Monetary Fund…

Syria Pushes Recovery Agenda at Washington IMF Meetings
For the second straight year, an official Syrian delegation has taken part in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

Syrian-Turkish Officials Map New Economic Pathways
Senior Syrian officials held a series of high-level meetings in Istanbul with Turkish counterparts and private-sector leaders, signaling a…

Syria Posts First Budget Surplus Since 1990
Finance Minister Muhammad Barnieh announced the 2025 performance of Syria’s general budget, highlighting what he described as a continued…

Between Fiscal Surplus and Economic Recovery Challenges
Minister of Finance Muhammad Barnieh announced recent salary increases are fully funded through domestic resources, reaffirming the…

Syrian Government Details Wage Increases and Economic Relief
In an address following Eid al-Fitr prayers, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced sweeping salary increases, framing the move as part…

World Bank Approves $20 Million Grant Supporting Syria
Syria has taken a new step toward financial reform, as Finance Minister Muhammad Barnieh announced the World Bank Board of Executive…