Energy Minister, Mohammad al‑Bashir, affirmed on Thursday that “the Salvation Government” played a central role in the “Deterrence of Aggression” campaign, participating in the operations room during the liberation battles and overseeing the preparation of shelters, public services, and the health sector.
“Police units were mobilized to maintain security and regulate traffic, while government institutions entered Aleppo and Damascus from the very first day to ensure the continuity of services,” al-Bashir said.
In a special interview with Syrian Al‑Ikhbariya TV, al‑Bashir added that Syria has faced major economic challenges due to war and sanctions, escalated by the legacy of the deposed regime, including corruption, administrative inefficiency and low wages.
He noted that the government has sought to address those issues through raising salaries by 200%, strengthening the purchasing power of the Syrian pound, and improving the supply of fuel and essential foodstuffs.
Al‑Bashir added that the government relied on the efforts of volunteers and essential workers to safeguard and operate facilities, helping preserve civil peace and prevent disorder despite attempts by some groups to stir unrest.
Regarding the energy sector, al‑Bashir clarified that after merging the ministries of oil, electricity, and water resources, the ministry undertook rebuilding efforts, and power generation capacity rose from 1,100 to 2,300 megawatts, with the potential to reach 4,500 after major plant repairs, and daily electricity supply increased to 14–16 hours, with main projects aiming for 24 hours, alongside tenders to renew networks and install millions of smart meters for electricity and water.
He noted that contracts have been signed to build renewable energy plants with a capacity of 4,500 megawatts and gas projects scheduled to come online by 2030, covering national needs.
The minister emphasized that those plans will resolve 80% of the electricity crisis by 2026–2027 and ensure round‑the‑clock power by 2030.
Al‑Bashir also revealed strategic water projects to combat drought, initiatives to expand gas and oil production, and investments in vast reserves of phosphates and offshore gas, enabling new downstream industries and a refinery.
He stressed those projects mark a strategic step toward transforming Syria into a regional hub for energy and manufacturing.
