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Sham News Weekly Update August 19
The news focused on the political, economic, and security developments in Syria. Officials from Turkey and Jordan were welcomed to discuss enhancing cooperation in the energy sector and regional coordination. Meanwhile, Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the Israeli attacks on Syria and called for an end to security destabilization. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Syria and Turkey to strengthen scientific and technical cooperation in geology and mining. Japan announced its intentions to lift some sanctions on Syria starting next September. Economically, the Saudi company "Al-Rawaf" and the Syrian company "Al-Kuwati" secured a contract worth approximately $300 million to develop roads connecting Damascus, Palmyra, and Deir Ezzor, with a completion period of 780 days. On the security front, Israeli occupation forces conducted incursions and arrests in the Quneitra countryside. Internal security forces arrested suspects involved in murders, kidnappings, and torture. The Deir Ezzor bridge was reopened after completing the paving works, and many fires and traffic accidents were addressed. The president issued a decree for students in Suwayda, and the Ministry of Finance continued its efforts to combat money laundering, launching electronic services to facilitate banking transactions.
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