Syrian president to visit , address FII conference

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa will meet representatives of leading global investment firms and international economic institutions when he visits this week. (AFP/File)
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  • Ahmad Al-Sharaa and delegation to attend key economic conference in Riyadh
  • Syria hoping to attract investment across range of sectors as it rebuilds from civil war

RIYADH: President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmad Al-Sharaa is to visit on Tuesday and address the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh.

Al-Sharaa will meet representatives of leading global investment firms and international economic institutions, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported.

The president will be accompanied by Syrian ministers, senior officials and national experts.

He will meet “global investors, leading companies, and major financial institutions” to explore investment opportunities across infrastructure, housing, energy, healthcare, technology, and sustainable industries, the report said.

Al-Sharaa is also expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the presidency said.

The Syrian leader led opposition fighters in the overthrow of Bashar Assad late last year, ending 14 years of devastating civil war.

He has been working to rebuild the economy and reestablish relations with countries both in the Middle East and around the world.

The World Bank estimates that the reconstruction costs in Syria are more than $200 billion.

The ninth FII conference got underway in Riyadh on Monday. It brings together policymakers, investors, and corporate leaders from around the world.