Start of Day Two at Syria Private Sector Forum

The activities of the second day of the First National Conference for Syrian Private Sector Dialogue 2026 kicked off in Damascus. Minister of Finance Mohamed Yasser Bernis emphasized that the Syrian economy faces significant exceptional challenges, but the private sector has played a vital role in maintaining production and services. He stressed the importance of partnership between the public and private sectors during the economic recovery phase, stating that growth is achieved through market development and improving the business environment. This is in conjunction with the launch of the Transformation Strategy 2026-2030 and a tax reform program aimed at boosting confidence and increasing transparency. Additionally, Minister of Transport Eng. Yaarab Badr highlighted the importance of organizing the transportation sector through initiatives that include assessing the road network and reactivating railway lines, amidst challenges related to the outdated fleet of freight and passenger transport.