Syria Exports Crude Oil for First Time in 14 Years

Syria Exports Crude Oil for First Time in 14 Years

Historic Shipment from Tartus Signals Postwar Economic Revival In a development being described as historic, Syria has exported 600,000 barrels of heavy crude oil, marking its first official oil shipment in over 14 years. The shipment, which departed from the port of Tartus, represents a critical milestone in Syria’s gradual re-emergence on the global energy […]

Jordan to Host U.S.-Syria Talks as Damascus Signs Major Reconstruction Deals

Jordan to Host U.S.-Syria Talks as Damascus Signs Major Reconstruction Deals

Jordan will host high level talks on Tuesday between U.S. and Syrian officials aimed at discussing international support for Syria’s post war reconstruction, following the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad late last year. The meeting, announced by Jordan’s foreign ministry on Sunday, will bring together Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and U.S. envoy to […]