Syria Seeks International Support for Recovery at Doha Forum
Syrian officials, regional leaders, and international diplomats convened at a major global conference in Qatar this week, with a unified focus on supporting Syria’s path toward stability and reconstruction after years of conflict.
The 23rd Doha Forum, a premier global policy conference, served as the central platform for these discussions. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa led a high-level delegation to the event, marking a significant step in the country's diplomatic engagement [19744][19785]. In his address, President al-Sharaa outlined Syria's ongoing efforts to rebuild state institutions and described the national roadmap to recovery [20060].
The call for international partnership was echoed by Syrian ministers throughout the forum. Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Kabawat participated in sessions on Syria's transitional phase, explicitly advocating for increased global backing to achieve long-term stability and sustainable development [20417]. This theme of collaborative recovery was reinforced by regional partners. Qatar's Prime Minister opened the forum by expressing hope that the Syrian people are moving toward a path of recovery [19929]. Similarly, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that ensuring Syria's unity and stability is a shared international responsibility, calling for heightened global cooperation [20190].
The push for support extends beyond the Doha discussions. In recent weeks, Syrian officials have engaged with international financial institutions and regional neighbors on recovery efforts. Minister Kabawat and Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh met with a senior World Bank leader to discuss strengthening Syria's social protection programs [13682]. Jordan has also reaffirmed its commitment, offering expertise to help develop Syria's digital economy and infrastructure [10422].
While the forum addressed broad policy challenges, the consistent thread across these diplomatic engagements is a concerted drive by Damascus to secure international partnerships and investment for national reconstruction, signaling a new phase of focused diplomatic outreach.