Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, who chairs the International Monetary and Financial Committee, and International Monetary Fund ( IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, have affirmed their commitment to supporting Syria and its institutions amid the challenges the country is facing.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the IMF meetings in Washington, Al-Jadaan said: “The international community stands by Syria, and it is our duty to support it after decades of isolation,” noting that many investment projects in Syria are currently in their final stages of preparation.
“We stand by the Syrian officials , We believe they are serious in their work and sincere in their efforts to do what is right for their people,” Al-Jadaan said.
He pointed out that the lifting of sanctions by the United States and the European Union has helped pave the way for private sector investments, stating: “I can say that many investments are now heading in that direction.”
For her part, Georgieva confirmed that the IMF is working closely with the Syrian government to help build vital institutions, such as the central bank, which would contribute to fostering development and growth.
