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[00:00:01] The American congressman talks about a slowdown in the American
[00:00:04] movement towards Syria. This slowdown
[00:00:07] may open the way
[00:00:08] for
[00:00:11] Jawlsen, the American congressman. Yes, it is a slowdown. The slowdown
[00:00:15] in American movement may open the way for Syria
[00:00:18] to turn towards
[00:00:21] direct contact with China. I want how to prevent overlap in to ask you about
[00:00:23] this. Let's say Washington cares about it. I mean, Washington
[00:00:27] might worry. No, I
[00:00:29] honestly. Economically, doctor, economically,
[00:00:34] when agreements are signed with because everyone is talking about American businessmen coming.
[00:00:37] And America always talks about investing in
[00:00:40] Syria. Today, the American congressman says, "Beware."
[00:00:44] Yes, in fact, I
[00:00:46] so on. So Syria's importance emerges from don't know why he said, "Beware," but the reality says that Syria
[00:00:49] is now an investment opportunity for all companies that want
[00:00:53] to enter. This is because Syria is now in category A, they said.
[00:00:56] Even if the sanctions are lifted, this does not
[00:01:00] mean that economically, things or the flow of American
[00:01:03] money or to... True, but as
[00:01:06] meeting with you know, we are still a young nation now, and we want to build
[00:01:10] our country. There are pressures even now, as you know. We can
[00:01:14] link this to negotiations with the Zionist entity and other
[00:01:17] political issues that can be pressured
[00:01:21] by slowing down the wheel of economic recovery in Syria.
[00:01:24] And that means, even now, in the project of
[00:01:28] sanctions that were removed theoretically, but practically, there are still
[00:01:32] some details that
[00:01:34] support trade." It's all have not yet allowed Syria to return to the banking
[00:01:37] system, the flow of investments. One of the questions
[00:01:40] that the Chinese delegation raised was the banking structure,
[00:01:44] how to transfer money to and from Syria. If you come to
[00:01:48] Syria and build a factory, how can we transfer money? Is there
[00:01:51] a guarantee? What are the banks that can
[00:01:54] provide us with ease of movement of funds? Regarding
[00:01:58] the political relationship or the existing political pressures,
[00:02:01] we cannot separate it from the Syrian-Chinese conflict. When we say
[00:02:05] that Syria is heading towards China,
[00:02:08] this is in fact a general trend essentially, meaning it is not directed
[00:02:11] against American investments or against any country. But it is about
[00:02:15] the sensitivity of American policy towards not only Syria,
[00:02:19] but around the world. It is about the Sino-American conflict
[00:02:22] essentially. As you know, even
[00:02:27] Implementation on the ground, implementation on the relationship between America and Pakistan and India,
[00:02:30] and the strategic relationship. But countries don't wait for who takes the opportunity. Who takes the opportunity? This is what
[00:02:34] we are saying now. So we in Syria cannot wait. We
[00:02:37] are in a race against time. We are in a phase of recovery, and I am not biased.
[00:02:40] Of course, we have no bias. We want to build balanced
[00:02:44] relationships. He has
[00:02:46] two biases.
[00:02:48] I am the type who likes, I like China. Why? Because I
[00:02:52] have seen what the Chinese have done. And then there is a very
[00:02:55] important thing. Our culture, our culture is very
[00:02:59] close.
[00:03:03] Yes, okay. I want to ask you about Chinese companies. We are talking today about reconstruction.
[00:03:07] What can Chinese companies offer
[00:03:09] occur or are based on regarding reconstruction in terms of
[00:03:12] cost and quality? Today, for example, one of
[00:03:15] the companies told the Investment Authority, "I
[00:03:18] will come and build 40
[00:03:21] you know, there are projects in 40 housing units, one housing unit, one
[00:03:24] housing unit." So he came and asked, "What will you give me?" So the Investment
[00:03:27] Authority told him, "I have no problem giving you the land."
[00:03:38] I can give you half of the building after I build it, for example, I'll give you 20
[00:03:41] our stance, whether thousand, for example. Yes, this issue means, it means partnership,
[00:03:45] doctor, partnership. Now, regarding China,
[00:03:49] China actually has
[00:03:54] expatriates, and by the way, the Syrian community in economic relationship based on accumulated experience, speed of execution, and the highest specifications and standards. And we lived in China for a long time, and
[00:03:58] we saw with our own eyes the economic renaissance in the field of
[00:04:01] construction and real estate development, and in the field of infrastructure, industry,
[00:04:05] and so on. They actually have speed in
[00:04:08] execution, and they adhere to
[00:04:13] now, many deadlines, and they also have the financial and logistical capabilities and practical
[00:04:16] experience to carry out
[00:04:19] factories as a result of competition with this matter. are closing, especially in Perhaps, we know
[00:04:22] that if Chinese companies
[00:04:25] can investments in enter, especially in the field of real estate development,
[00:04:27] they really need to prepare
[00:04:30] the legislative structure. And as
[00:04:33] its balances in you know, we currently have problems in some projects in Syria, expropriation projects that
[00:04:37] occurred, whether in Damascus or in other real estate development projects
[00:04:40] that are happening, they need to be given,
[00:04:44] investment areas free from all expropriation
[00:04:49] would not say problems and other legal problems that hinder this work. And the Chinese are ready for this matter,
[00:04:53] as Mr. Anas mentioned. The issue
[00:04:55] that we are now is that China will come, but it will not come unless it benefits.
[00:04:58] But there is pain.
[00:05:02] I will return to China. Today, the President is in Riyadh,
[00:05:05] Dr. Mohammed. There is anticipation and the signing of several agreements
[00:05:09] and memoranda of understanding during the visit. I want to ask you about
[00:05:13] the weight that these agreements constitute in supporting
[00:05:16] the Syrian economy and infrastructure.
[00:05:20] Yes, in fact, we now need to build bridges
[00:05:23] and open doors to everyone in general, especially with the brotherly countries
[00:05:27] surrounding Syria. Syria, for the Gulf countries,
[00:05:30] primarily, is a very important strategic
[00:05:34] corridor for goods and even currently for energy, oil, and so on.
[00:05:37] The signing of these agreements connects Syria to its Arab surroundings
[00:05:41] and achieves strategic benefit for both countries. For example,
[00:05:46] Saudi Arabia or Kuwait, as you know, the Strait of Hormuz crisis
[00:05:50] now was a decisive moment
[00:05:53] for changing strategic thinking regarding transportation, energy, and
[00:05:59] this. And in our relations, of course, Syria
[00:06:02] within economic agreements with all Arab countries
[00:06:06] and with the Gulf countries in particular, there is
[00:06:09] a specificity, and mutual benefit
[00:06:12] that enhances Arab economic security in general
[00:06:15] and the Syrian national economy in particular. Mr.
[00:06:18] Anas, of course, the relationship between Syria and Saudi Arabia
[00:06:22] is a special relationship, both politically and economically, and important
[00:06:25] Saudi support. From your point of view, how can Chinese companies
[00:06:28] view this Saudi-Syrian rapprochement?
[00:06:31] No, currently, many
[00:06:34] companies that were with us today are located
[00:06:37] in Saudi Arabia and are implementing projects. So,
[00:06:41] the way to speed up matters within
[00:06:44] Syria can be through Saudi Arabia. How? Good.
[00:06:48] Currently, there is equipment in Saudi Arabia, there is a lot of equipment,
[00:06:51] and there is also already
[00:06:54] the material you need in Syria. So this will definitely
[00:06:58] help. I mean, companies will instead of importing goods or
[00:07:01] merchandise from China, which takes 70 or 80
[00:07:05] days, it will be there in three days.
[00:07:08] The Saudi presence or the financial cover,
[00:07:12] yes, regional, perhaps, facilitates
[00:07:15] the work of Chinese companies and perhaps reduces investment risks. I
[00:07:19] don't know for them, I mean. True, true. For them, of course, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
[00:07:22] with its economy and its position
[00:07:25] and its financial capabilities, they have strategic
[00:07:29] relations with China, also from the economic side. The Kingdom
[00:07:32] of Saudi Arabia is considered the largest, almost,
[00:07:36] it and Iran are among the largest countries that export oil
[00:07:39] to China. And China is working on
[00:07:43] energy security and building very large warehouses
[00:07:45] to store oil there and relies
[00:07:48] on finding alternative solutions. For the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
[00:07:52] certainly, the close relationship with Syria
[00:07:55] currently and the economic linkage through agreements contribute to strengthening
[00:07:59] the position of both countries, Syria and China, in their position, whether
[00:08:03] in terms of negotiation or in terms of
[00:08:07] capabilities with China. China, when it deals
[00:08:10] with a bloc or with a country, for example, it is different from dealing with a small
[00:08:14] country. And the world is now moving towards economic
[00:08:17] blocs that
[00:08:21] mutual benefit, such as the BRICS agreement, for example. Countries
[00:08:25] that are working to create a global economic
[00:08:27] bloc that confronts the American
[00:08:30] project, for example, in the region. And as the world
[00:08:34] for economic and political
[00:08:37] alliances. Of course, it could be an economic alliance, but it is
[00:08:41] essentially political. Regarding our relationship with
[00:08:44] our brothers in the Gulf and with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in particular, it is
[00:08:48] a strategic relationship, a relationship of brotherhood, a relationship
[00:08:51] of integration. And the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stood by the Syrian people
[00:08:54] during the past years and even after liberation. It
[00:08:58] provided all facilities, and we are now looking forward to a strategic
[00:09:03] common interest and the security of both countries, whether from an economic
[00:09:07] or political perspective, or other. Dr. Mohammed, in the context
[00:09:11] of your speech, I wanted to return to the idea, but the conversation
[00:09:14] took us to another topic. You mentioned that the banking problems, the banking
[00:09:18] infrastructure in Syria, have problems. Are these
[00:09:22] internal problems, or are we talking about international restrictions? No, these are problems, the largest
[00:09:26] part of which are internal, basically. Updating the banking infrastructure in terms of
[00:09:29] the internet. Today, the internet is weak in Syria. Maybe there is no internet.
[00:09:33] There is internet today, and what does this require? How
[00:09:37] infrastructure and developing the digital infrastructure in general, and developing the internet
[00:09:41] and communications network. Open
[00:09:51] an account. Mr. Anas probably knows that in China or any country in the world, it doesn't take
[00:09:55] all these procedures, and it doesn't take, I mean, there were Saudi
[00:09:58] companies like Zain and even now.
[00:10:01] Even now, they have entered, but the projects have not yet started, but they
[00:10:05] have not been completed yet and need time. So the banking sector
[00:10:09] in particular is based on the digital infrastructure,
[00:10:12] the internet in Syria. And this is one of the top priorities that must be addressed
[00:10:16] to solve the banking crisis. As for external problems, which is the issue of
[00:10:20] linking with international banks and the global SWIFT system, which
[00:10:23] is a messaging system between banks, we need there
[00:10:27] requirements from the World Bank and other banks around the world
[00:10:31] to ensure the freedom of these funds and the issue
[00:10:34] of money laundering and verifying the source of these funds and banking
[00:10:38] and credit trust. Dr. Mohammed,
[00:10:41] as a member of the People's Assembly, do we
[00:10:45] need to update legislation,
[00:10:48] new legislation regarding economies or
[00:10:52] foreign investments and keep them away from
[00:10:55] bureaucracy? True, true. This is indeed one of the primary
[00:10:59] and largest tasks we face now after forming the Investment, Reconstruction,
[00:11:02] and Sustainable Development Committee in the People's Assembly. The first thing we did
[00:11:06] was to go to the Investment Authority
[00:11:08] and communicate with all government entities related to investment
[00:11:12] to know the current legislative
[00:11:15] structure and the areas
[00:11:18] of overlap between these legislations that hinder the work of investors, whether
[00:11:21] domestic, national, or international. And we held several
[00:11:25] meetings with the Investment Authority, and tomorrow, tomorrow, God willing,
[00:11:28] we have a morning
[00:11:31] the Minister of Housing and later with the Land
[00:11:35] and Sea Ports Authority and Customs,
[00:11:38] as well as with the Sovereign Fund and the Ministry
[00:11:41] of Finance. I'll give you news, a scoop. Now the Minister of Finance,
[00:11:45] the Minister of Finance, will be our guest in the People's Assembly, God willing, in the next
[00:11:48] session to listen to some
[00:11:52] new developments, and also as the People's
[00:11:55] Assembly, many, many questions
[00:11:58] about financial matters related to
[00:12:01] the budget.
[00:12:04] Like you made us trend last time. So the Minister of Finance,
[00:12:08] Dr. Mohammed Yasser Pernia, will be in a
[00:12:12] hearing under the dome
[00:12:14] of the Syrian
[00:12:17] People's Assembly. We will not ask what
[00:12:21] you will ask and how the session will be. And the previous sessions were important
[00:12:25] sessions, frankly, and very
[00:12:28] frank. Mr.
[00:12:32] Anas, the Syrian-Chinese relationship is not new, and it's not from
[00:12:36] 14 years ago, maybe
[00:12:39] centuries old. To what extent
[00:12:41] does Chinese knowledge
[00:12:44] of Syria facilitate
[00:12:48] investment work? Now, there are several ways
[00:12:51] for this. Currently, let's talk about
[00:12:55] the shipping company sector. Many shipping companies
[00:12:59] are now willing to enter Syria. I mean, now there is
[00:13:03] something that some people I know are doing, for example, they are
[00:13:06] building a company in
[00:13:09] China and building a company in Syria
[00:13:12] to facilitate their internal affairs. I mean, they
[00:13:16] also want to invest in Syria.
[00:13:19] Even anyone from Syria who wants
[00:13:22] to also make investments in China
[00:13:25] as well, I told you, the Chinese are smart. The Chinese must
[00:13:29] benefit and benefit. Aha.
[00:13:31] Okay, I want to talk about the future
[00:13:35] prospects of the future of the Syrian-Chinese
[00:13:38] relationship, the European-Chinese
[00:13:41] relationship, the American relationship, the Arab-Syrian
[00:13:45] relationship. How do you see it? How do
[00:13:48] you see it, Dr. Dr.
[00:13:51] Mohammed? Where will we reach? Syria this
[00:13:54] year might achieve economically. I don't want memoranda
[00:13:57] of understanding, something definite. Definitely. In fact, this forum
[00:14:01] is for moving from,
[00:14:03] I mean, dispensing with memoranda of understanding to practical transition in general to
[00:14:07] working on the ground and the entry of investments directly.
[00:14:10] Therefore, the issue of understanding, memoranda
[00:14:13] of understanding, we have put it aside, and this forum
[00:14:17] is an announcement of the beginning of these companies
[00:14:20] entering the Syrian market, God willing. As for what you mentioned about
[00:14:26] and the economic conflicts, whether the American-Chinese
[00:14:29] conflict or the European or so on, as you know, the matter is not specific to
[00:14:33] Syria currently. The European-American conflict
[00:14:38] European companies
[00:14:40] Germany, car factories and other
[00:14:44] rising Chinese companies that
[00:14:47] offer high quality and low
[00:14:51] prices compared to European
[00:14:54] or American products. So the conflict is now intense, especially in the field
[00:14:58] of artificial intelligence, infrastructure, digitalization,
[00:15:02] and advanced technological fields
[00:15:05] that have gone beyond the traditional economy in general. As
[00:15:08] for Syria, we are now building an economy, building
[00:15:12] an economy, I
[00:15:14] almost from scratch, frankly, as you know, the years of destruction that
[00:15:18] this criminal regime inflicted upon the Syrian people destroyed the infrastructure.
[00:15:22] And by God, when I look, for example, at Qaboun, Qadam, Jobar, and we have
[00:15:25] in Homs, all Syrian governorates were completely
[00:15:29] destroyed. It's a heartbreaking sight, basically. But
[00:15:32] the good news, thank God, is that after liberation, there is now
[00:15:35] an economic
[00:15:37] wheel that has started, thank God, and as evidence, the return
[00:15:40] of many, hundreds, I don't say dozens of factories
[00:15:44] to work again and the replacement of production lines, whether in the Adra industrial area,
[00:15:48] whoever goes to Adra, whoever goes to Hassia city in Homs,
[00:15:51] will find dozens of factories that have started work,
[00:15:55] and daily, I am in
[00:15:58] the brothers in the industrial zone in Hassia. Daily, there are
[00:16:02] many investors buying land and starting work, and there are grants
[00:16:06] of investment certificates to investors to start also in
[00:16:09] Sheikh Najjar area, and there is also the opening of some other
[00:16:13] industrial areas, whether in the coast or in Hama or in the Deir
[00:16:16] area soon, God willing, there will be a renewal of the industrial zone,
[00:16:20] and in Daraa also, there is a renewal
[00:16:23] of the industrial zone, God willing, as well as the issue of
[00:16:27] artisanal zones. And today, the Chinese delegation also had
[00:16:31] an interest in free zones.
[00:16:33] for trade. So this is a very useful matter, also
[00:16:38] to enter into the general investment
[00:16:41] policy. What I mean to say is that, thank
[00:16:45] God, the wheel of the economy has started. It is true that
[00:16:48] it is not at the level we aspire
[00:16:51] to, but it has started, God willing, and it needs all efforts to come together, God
[00:16:55] willing. Mr. Anas, there are those who say that
[00:16:59] this is all media talk. This person wants to
[00:17:02] invest, this person comes to say, "I want to set up
[00:17:05] a factory here, a factory here.
[00:17:08] We want to
[00:17:11] talk, there's nothing on the ground. Yes,
[00:17:14] now let's talk about the current
[00:17:16] reality. Currently, all Chinese companies that
[00:17:20] came before came to see everything on the ground,
[00:17:23] but implementation did not happen. That's right, but
[00:17:26] the people who are here now
[00:17:30] are here to implement and to work. Then, regarding implementation, many
[00:17:34] people ask, "Why do we talk so much and
[00:17:37] there is no implementation?" But there is also something you need
[00:17:41] to take into consideration. If you are a small
[00:17:44] company, a small company, when it comes to implement
[00:17:47] a project, it takes four or five months of studies. So how
[00:17:51] can you implement a project at a state level? Is it reasonable
[00:17:54] for it to be done within months? Of course not. I mean, this issue
[00:17:58] is about the Chinese here on an exploratory visit, or
[00:18:02] is there implementation on the ground? the ground.
[00:18:06] Implementation, God willing, through the council, things will
[00:18:09] be presented on the ground. Yes, tomorrow, God willing,
[00:18:13] the forum will end today. The meeting will end in a little while.
[00:18:16] Tomorrow, God willing, these companies will visit the reality, the ground,
[00:18:20] whether in Homs or Aleppo, God willing,
[00:18:24] visits to all investment areas that they have shown interest in, God
[00:18:27] willing, and they are ready to implement directly.
[00:18:31] And today, appointments have been made with
[00:18:34] the executive bodies, whether in the Sovereign
[00:18:38] Fund or the Ministry of Housing, to hold
[00:18:42] another detailed meeting
[00:18:45] to sign these agreements, God willing. Did you take the Chinese on a tour in Damascus?
[00:18:49] Of course, and they ate Syrian food,
[00:18:53] and they liked it, right? Of course, of course.
[00:18:56] The Chinese, since I have a chain of restaurants,
[00:18:59] the Chinese have several things that are already available in China,
[00:19:03] and it is always said that it is possible, I mean, we have Syrian cuisine
[00:19:06] in China, and we are present in more than 12 provinces. I want to
[00:19:10] mention another point. We are talking about Chinese investments in
[00:19:13] Syria, but we also need to think, we need to think about
[00:19:17] investing in exporting Syrian products to China. China
[00:19:21] has a population of 1.4 billion people.
[00:19:24] So, for example, as Mr. Anas knows, we had several
[00:19:28] attempts previously, as Syrian
[00:19:31] China is one of the most successful communities in terms of work, trade, and
[00:19:35] education. So we had several attempts, for example, to introduce Syrian
[00:19:39] products to the Chinese market, including, for example, an olive
[00:19:42] oil company. Olive oil is very, I mean, we are famous
[00:19:46] for this. And now there is one company that has expressed
[00:19:49] its readiness to invest in Syrian olive oil, for example.
[00:19:53] Perhaps some Syrian products, when we find
[00:19:55] them, we open
[00:19:57] horizons
[00:19:59] for the Chinese market, we open the door for Syrian products in the Chinese market.
[00:20:03] It will be beneficial for the Syrian producer
[00:20:06] and for the Syrian economy in particular. I mean, the volume of trade between
[00:20:10] Syria and China has certainly been in China's favor in the past period,
[00:20:13] and we aspire for there to be
[00:20:17] another door for Syria to export to China, God
[00:20:21] willing, and for there to be mutual benefit. The other thing I
[00:20:24] want to say briefly, we're done. Go ahead,
[00:20:27] thank you. I am very optimistic, God willing, not only on the Chinese level. It is true
[00:20:32] facing this event, but it is an introduction to a series
[00:20:36] of other meetings that will come, God willing, and I am absolutely certain, God
[00:20:40] willing, from what we have witnessed in terms of
[00:20:43] readiness from the executive bodies, and we, also in the People's Assembly, God willing,
[00:20:47] will work to the best of our ability to issue
[00:20:50] the necessary legislation to accelerate investment, and God willing, very soon there will be a Syrian
[00:20:54] investment law, God willing, simplified, and God
[00:20:58] willing, it will solve the majority of, or God willing, we can say all
[00:21:02] the existing problems, but this requires collecting all
[00:21:04] ideas and knowing
[00:21:08] powers, and God willing, it will be good for our country
[00:21:11] with help. I mean, currently, I'm telling you about myself, I
[00:21:15] currently have more than three or four
[00:21:18] Syrian brands. One of them, may I say the name, it's okay?
[00:21:22] One of them, for example, Mr. Hisham, I requested products from him, and these products
[00:21:26] are already in China, and currently, regarding customs and so on,
[00:21:29] and God willing, within
[00:21:32] these two days, God willing, we will also go to their factory and sign
[00:21:36] the agency contract, God willing. I thank you, all the best, thank
[00:21:39] you for your efforts that you
[00:21:41] have made. Definitely, the Chinese
[00:21:44] economic presence
[00:21:47] caused these faces that love
[00:21:50] the country. We are proud of you
[00:21:54] as economists who are Dr. Mohammed Walid Al-Bakir, member of the Investment
[00:21:58] and Reconstruction Committee in the Syrian People's Assembly, and Anas Al-Saeed,
[00:22:01] member of the Syrian-Chinese
[00:23:23] In fact, we welcome the President and the accompanying delegation. This is
[00:23:27] an affirmation of the strength and solidity of the relationship between
[00:23:30] Iraq and Syria, and God willing, this will be a good
[00:23:34] start for future and strategic projects, God
[00:23:37] Almighty.
[00:23:42] The two countries are linked by very strong historical relations. There are also economic
[00:23:46] ties.
[00:23:55] We are very happy, by God, with this
[00:23:58] warm reception, and we see your hearts
[00:24:01] welcomed us before your eyes. Geography says
[00:24:05] that the neighbor is closer to home, but wisdom
[00:24:09] says that blood is thicker. And God willing, the blood of Iraq and the blood
[00:24:12] of Syria are one blood, and perhaps our blood is even
[00:24:15] more because we are very close to each other.
[00:24:19] We are with you, God. One people living
[00:24:22] in two countries, and we want to revive our history.
[00:24:25] We want to restore economic cooperation, political
[00:24:28] cooperation. We will unite
[00:24:31] at the Arab or Islamic world
[00:24:34] level. Your security is our security, and vice
[00:24:38] versa. And God willing, soon
[00:24:41] we await your arrival to honor us in your second country,
[00:24:45] and you will be the hosts and we will be the guests. God
[00:24:49] bless you.
[00:24:55] It is very important that we utilize your presence today
[00:24:58] in your second country, Damascus, to
[00:25:01] begin a roadmap that, God willing, will be long and sustainable.
[00:25:43] I swear by Almighty God, by Almighty God, that I will be
[00:25:46] loyal and faithful. I will be loyal and faithful
[00:25:50] to the Syrian Arab Republic, to the Syrian Arab
[00:25:53] Republic.
[00:28:04] Implementation of the project to rehabilitate Granada Bridge.
[00:28:23] Work will begin on the Mayadeen
[00:28:26] Bridge.
[00:28:37] The technical services machinery, in cooperation with emergency
[00:28:40] and disaster workshops, is rehabilitating and repairing the earthen
[00:28:43] bridge.
[00:28:46] We are in the final stages of the rehabilitation of Al-Rashid Bridge.
[00:30:11] Heading a high-level delegation, President Ahmed
[00:30:15] Al-Sharaa is in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
[00:30:19] This visit is the second within just
[00:30:22] one month, and this is something that must
[00:30:26] mean a lot to
[00:30:29] Syrians. From Damascus to Riyadh.
[00:30:32] History is rewriting
[00:30:35] the region, and the regional compass
[00:30:38] is fixed on the station of major
[00:30:41] partnership. And talking about major partnership here
[00:30:45] means talking about a delegation that included ministers of
[00:30:47] foreign affairs, defense,
[00:30:50] finance, industry, and the head
[00:30:54] of general intelligence. Some say that these are the hallmarks
[00:30:56] of a new phase.