Turkey Reaches Out: Investment Talks with Syria Signal Economic Thaw

A senior Syrian official met with a delegation of Turkish business leaders this week to discuss major industrial investments. The talks mark a notable step toward rebuilding economic ties between the two long-estranged neighbors. Talal Hilali, head of the Syrian Investment Agency, held meetings in Damascus on Wednesday. The Turkish delegation represented companies that build and manage industrial cities and border free zones. Discussions focused on increasing trade and cooperation. Key opportunities were identified in Syria’s industrial and infrastructure sectors, which have suffered extensive damage during years of conflict. This meeting is one of the most significant public economic engagements between Syria and Turkey in recent years. It suggests a potential shift toward pragmatic cooperation, despite ongoing political tensions.