Minister of Economy: We are working on a comprehensive plan to rebuild Syria with the participation of friendly countries.

Syria's new Minister of Economy, Nidal Shaa'r, announced that the government is working on a comprehensive plan involving all sectors to launch the reconstruction process in Syria in partnership with the people and friendly countries. In an interview with the Russian "Sputnik" radio, Shaa'r explained that "the country was left destroyed and bankrupt by the Assad regime," noting that "the formation of the new government represents a step at the beginning of a difficult journey fraught with risks and obstacles." The minister emphasized the importance of the upcoming stage with the formation of a new government, especially on the living standards level, indicating that its improvement requires plans, support, funding, openness, and approvals from the international community. Regarding Syrian-Russian relations, Shaa'r stated that "Russia is a great power with weight and influence in the world and the Arab region in particular," adding that "the recent relationship between Russia and Syria was not complete as it was with a specific group of Syrians and not with all segments of the people." He stressed that "the new phase requires a comprehensive and balanced relationship with the Syrian government and people," adding, "We desire friendship between Syria and Russia, government and people, and we are working towards that," emphasizing the importance of continuing cooperation between Russia and Syria not only for political reasons but also for technological ones. Regarding the possibility of resuming flights between Syria and Russia, Shaa'r explained that "there is nothing preventing flights to all parts of the world, not just Russia," and also mentioned that "we are in the process of establishing a new state that is different from the past and are open to anything that benefits Syria and the countries dealing with it." Regarding Syrian-Lebanese relations, the minister confirmed that "the relationship between the two countries has started in a real positive phase, not just political, and it is essential for the relationship with Lebanon to be almost complete."