Syrian Ministers To Attend Imf, World Bank Meetings Next Week

Syrian ministers and the Central Bank Governor are scheduled to participate in the International Monetary Fund IMF and World Banks spring meetings in Washington next week, according to sources.

They aim to discuss strategies for rebuilding Syrias economy after years of conflict.

Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Finance Minister Mohammed Barnieh, and Central Bank Governor Abdul Qadir al-Hasriya will attend the meetings, focusing on post-war reconstruction and economic recovery. The Syrian delegation will also include Economy Minister Mohammed al-Shaar.

Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, Syrias new government is attempting to re-establish connections with international organizations to aid in the countrys rebuilding and economic revitalisation. They are also advocating for the removal of sanctions imposed during Assads rule.

The World Bank halted its operations in Syria at the onset of the civil war. A UN report estimated Syrias lost GDP from 2011 to 2024 at 800 billion, with a significant majority of the population struggling to afford necessities.