It is time to rally around the Syrian people, IMF Managing Director

Dubai, SANA- Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called upon the whole world to provide urgent assistance to Syria to deal with the consequences of the devastating earthquake that rocked it on last Monday.

“It is the time to stand by the Syrians who were shocked by the earthquake Reuters quoted Georgieva Monday as saying in a speech before The World Government Summit 2023 being held in Dubai, urging the international community to extend a helping hand in this regard.

Answering a question raised about the necessity of easing the sanctions that prevent the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria, Georgieva replied “The Syrians will not be able to hold out for a few more days without shelter, food or water”.

ALI,Baraa