Syria and the UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue a joint agricultural initiative, utilizing Iraq as a transit route for Syrian farmer exports.
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Updated Jul 6
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What happened
Syria and the UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue a joint agricultural initiative, utilizing Iraq as a transit route for Syrian farmer exports.
Who's involved
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Part of
The agricultural sector in Syria is demonstrating a transition from recovery to investment, supported by international donors and focused on modernizing production.Also in this story
- The World Bank provides a six-year, $175 million grant for agricultural development in Syria.
- Qatar invested $3.3 billion in agricultural reconstruction in Syria via Baladna Food Industries.
- Amal for Relief and Development signed an MOU with the Fruit Association in Douma and the chamber of agriculture to support rural development.
The entities involved
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Syria
country in West Asia
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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United Arab Emirates
country in Western Asia
Related events
- UAE and Syria strengthened bilateral economic cooperation through ministerial talks on August 1, 2026.
- Talks are underway between Iraq and Syria regarding the establishment of a regional economic alliance.
- Iraq's Prime Minister leads a diplomatic drive involving Damascus and Bahrain to discuss Iraqi oil transit and maritime border demarcation.
- Syrian Ministry of Higher Education initiated talks with UAE authorities regarding the Syrian Virtual University.