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[00:00:00] returning from displacement camps, or
[00:00:03] those who returned to the city may not have money
[00:00:06] to settle for a few months, so they also asked
[00:00:10] for a long period as a down payment.
[00:00:14] since there are several demands from This is also a demand from the residents that this period
[00:00:17] be controlled, that the rent of properties
[00:00:20] and real estate be controlled, and also that these prices be fully
[00:00:24] determined. This is a basic demand for the residents,
[00:00:28] and also, what happened perhaps in Sahel
[00:00:31] al-Ghab, the residents always demand that if
[00:00:34] the concerned authorities would build model villages,
[00:00:38] perhaps they would be in installments
[00:00:41] and facilitate the return of displaced people significantly,
[00:00:45] and this because the matter has become our position, whether very difficult for the residents and their return and stability. We are talking
[00:00:49] about families that perhaps one family
[00:00:52] tour. The talk never left and now perhaps three families and four families have returned.
[00:00:55] So there are great difficulties for these returning
[00:00:58] families or even the families that remained in their villages
[00:01:02] and towns. High rents,
[00:01:05] the average rent is perhaps heavy for most
[00:01:09] returning families. So controlling and setting prices
[00:01:13] is a basic demand from returning residents,
[00:01:16] whether returning, settled, or residing in major
[00:01:20] cities and large cities. I mean, I'm talking about Hama city, there are
[00:01:24] neighborhoods where rents are very expensive. Even in popular areas,
[00:01:27] their owners prices have increased significantly,
[00:01:31] and all of this is actually a difficulty added to
[00:01:34] the Syrian citizen. I return to Damascus
[00:01:37] and our correspondent there, Yazan Bayaa. Yazan, this problem
[00:01:40] that surrounds the issue of high rents
[00:01:44] is shared by a section or falls on
[00:01:46] the shoulders of the entities that work on leasing, which are
[00:01:50] real estate offices. Are they the ones who determine these large
[00:01:54] in the region. figures? I mentioned to you a while ago that
[00:01:57] areas that are considered part of Damascus, like
[00:02:01] and we hear this sound Dummar Project or Dummar Project suburb, and you are talking here about figures
[00:02:05] of $1,200 and $1,700
[00:02:07] noise, excessive speed on per month. But in order not to take this rent
[00:02:10] monthly, it is taken annually. So you are talking here about $1,000
[00:02:15] which has also negatively affected or $10,500 as a minimum,
[00:02:16] rents in and you have not yet talked about insurance
[00:02:19] and even about what is also called commission or
[00:02:22] commission for real estate offices. Do real estate offices
[00:02:26] actually control or bear
[00:02:29] part of the determination
[00:02:32] the issue of "chebbib" is more common on
[00:02:32] rents are controlled, rental allowances in of prices, or are they really the demands of home
[00:02:35] or property owners?
[00:02:38] Yes, as you mentioned at the beginning,
[00:02:41] before supply and demand,
[00:02:43] there is a certain price from
[00:02:47] the owner of the house or
[00:02:49] apartment. The request then turns into a request
[00:02:53] to the real estate office, so he also wants to have a percentage
[00:02:56] of this rent. The dispute is between
[00:03:00] the apartment owner, who tells him, for example, "I want $200,
[00:03:04] and you, what do you get? Whatever
[00:03:09] rebuilding the capacity for life. you get more, take it for yourself." For example, to bring it, I'm trying to speak in colloquial Arabic to deliver the message
[00:03:13] more to the percentage of viewers, as they say
[00:03:16] in society. Today, we see many
[00:03:21] rules and reducing people, whether from the property owner or
[00:03:23] from the real estate office. Today, we also find workers in or
[00:03:27] people on the streets also seeking
[00:03:30] to work in real estate without
[00:03:33] offices, and here also comes, as you mentioned, the commission,
[00:03:37] of accidents period there will be a large campaign against much larger, meaning there will be three
[00:03:40] times the rent of the house. I mean, it turns from $200 to
[00:03:44] $400 because of the commission for, for example,
[00:03:47] the real estate office and also for the people who wander in
[00:03:51] the markets and streets to meet demands,
[00:03:54] as, let's mention an example of a transaction expediter who walks
[00:03:58] through the steps of the transaction. Today, we see, we have started to see in
[00:04:02] the markets these characters who also work
[00:04:04] to secure homes,
[00:04:08] especially when they see a sight, like
[00:04:11] people, property owners, who work on
[00:04:15] the necessary financing to restore them to use, because today's increase
[00:04:20] This causes accidents, in the available residential supply suitable for housing remains one of the most important ways to address the market
[00:04:24] imbalance in the medium and long term.
[00:04:28] measurement stations on Also, it is necessary to study targeted housing support programs
[00:04:32] for the most vulnerable families, let's say, in addition
[00:04:36] to encouraging small and medium-sized projects and providing
[00:04:40] facilities that help them
[00:04:43] the use of motorcycles is no to bear the costs of launching
[00:04:45] housing projects that help families. Property
[00:04:49] owners have no presence in these, for example, such
[00:04:52] projects, but rather it determines the price
[00:04:55] of the house, in addition, through communication
[00:04:58] and cooperation with
[00:05:04] it will not be from the tenant and the property owner, but
[00:05:08] caused by motorcycles occur on today you pay the rent to the real estate office.
[00:05:13] It is responsible for taking the rent, and as I mentioned, it
[00:05:16] will not be in one or two months, but sometimes,
[00:05:20] and often, the payment is annual.
[00:05:23] This is an economic and social issue
[00:05:27] that is linked. This is a problem in itself. Even those who can
[00:05:31] afford a monthly rent of a relatively large amount may not
[00:05:34] be able to afford it annually in one payment.
[00:05:36] Yes.
[00:05:39] Yes, today we can talk about a real
[00:05:43] economic recovery at a time when citizens find it difficult
[00:05:47] to secure housing and project owners find
[00:05:50] it difficult to maintain what they mean. I will go to
[00:05:54] Aleppo with a final question to our correspondent there, Hamed Al-Ali.
[00:05:57] Hamed, the talk about these high rents
[00:06:00] and their causes and the high demand
[00:06:04] for the number of existing buildings or those being
[00:06:07] built. Has the real estate market
[00:06:11] affected the rental market and led to
[00:06:14] price increases as well, or are each of these markets separate
[00:06:18] from the other and have no
[00:06:19] effect?
[00:06:24] Yes, Rama, this matter is directly related to the fact that a large
[00:06:28] number of residents outside Syria have bought
[00:06:32] several houses and residential apartments and have not rented them out,
[00:06:35] but rather froze them, which led to the disruption
[00:06:39] of rents for these residential apartments.
[00:06:42] In contrast, as my colleague Yazan
[00:06:46] mentioned, there is also a problem that falls
[00:06:50] on real estate offices, which is
[00:06:53] that real estate office owners control rents
[00:06:57] by raising them, especially since payments are made within real estate
[00:07:00] offices. The commission for the office owner is one month's rent,
[00:07:04] which is customary
[00:07:07] Also, there is an increase in house
[00:07:10] rents after
[00:07:12] the owner of the residence or the owner of the residential apartment or commercial
[00:07:16] shop gives a certain price
[00:07:20] and asks the property owner to set the price he
[00:07:23] wants and take it for himself,
[00:07:29] the region. There is control and lack
[00:07:32] of regulation for real estate office owners. This matter
[00:07:36] falls on the city councils and on the governorate so
[00:07:39] that solutions are found and
[00:07:44] the governorate in general and in all Syrian
[00:07:47] governorates. Yes, Al-Ikhbariya correspondent
[00:07:50] Hamed Al-Ali, you were with us from Aleppo. Thank you very much. Our thanks also go to
[00:07:54] our correspondents from Damascus, Yazan Bayaa, and from Hama, Mohammed Obaid.
[00:08:09] In our second file, dear viewers, Daraa Governorate witnessed more
[00:08:13] than a thousand traffic accidents in one month. A large
[00:08:16] percentage of them were related to motorcycles, which is an indicator
[00:08:20] reflecting the escalating risks of traffic accidents and the
[00:08:24] human and material losses they cause.
[00:08:27] These figures highlight the importance
[00:08:30] of adhering to traffic
[00:08:33] wrong traffic behaviors, especially reckless
[00:08:37] driving and excessive
[00:08:38] speed.
[00:08:48] As for these high degrees, they cause annoyance to
[00:08:51] citizens day and night, and no one abides by
[00:08:55] the rules in their service and work. I mean, the majority
[00:08:58] use them for playing and going
[00:09:01] back and forth, and no one, as they say,
[00:09:05] cares about you. They pass in front of you as if
[00:09:08] they don't care about you or anyone else. This phenomenon must be combated.
[00:09:13] As for motorcycles, some people use them for
[00:09:16] going back and forth, meaning they are disciplined. But most people are not disciplined,
[00:09:20] and some people don't care about anyone or anything.
[00:09:23] And we ask God for safety for everyone, God
[00:09:25] willing.
[00:09:30] Daraa National Hospital received more than 300
[00:09:33] traffic accident cases during the tenth month of 2026.
[00:09:37] Most of these accidents were motorcycle accidents due to non-compliance
[00:09:41] with safety rules and reckless driving within
[00:09:44] populated and crowded
[00:09:46] areas.
[00:09:50] In Daraa Traffic Branch, the accident statistics
[00:09:54] from the beginning of the year until now
[00:09:56] reached 898 traffic accidents. These accidents
[00:09:59] mostly resulted in physical damage and material damage,
[00:10:03] unfortunately causing approximately 515
[00:10:06] injuries and 92
[00:10:09] deaths. And 60% of the accidents
[00:10:12] were due to motorcycles that claimed most
[00:10:16] of the lives and caused injuries.
[00:10:19] And we, in our turn, in the Traffic Branch, always,
[00:10:23] under the directives of Mr. Security Commander and the implementation of the Governor's
[00:10:26] decision, spare no effort in following up on the traffic
[00:10:30] situation and apprehending violating motorcycles. The number of
[00:10:33] motorcycles impounded in our
[00:10:37] impound lot reached 282 motorcycles
[00:10:40] for various violations.
[00:10:42] So,
[00:10:47] a sentence said by one of the people who appeared in the report, dear viewers, is that whoever
[00:10:50] causes these accidents does not care about himself or others, and this is
[00:10:54] one of the main reasons for traffic accidents
[00:10:57] resulting from the excessive use of motorcycles,
[00:11:01] whether within cities or even within
[00:11:04] rural areas. To talk
[00:11:07] more about this file, dear viewers, we are joined first from Tartus
[00:11:10] by Al-Ikhbariya correspondent Yumna Khaddam. Welcome,
[00:11:14] Yumna, to our correspondent's
[00:11:17] ends about traffic accidents that happen
[00:11:20] daily and their main cause. In the first place,
[00:11:23] the process of "chebbib" or as it is said
[00:11:26] in colloquial Arabic, due to the improper use of motorcycles.
[00:11:29] How is the situation in Tartus
[00:11:31] and its countryside?
[00:11:39] Yes, Rama, at the beginning of my speech, I would like to point out
[00:11:43] that there is a large category of people who own
[00:11:46] motorcycles as a means of transportation, especially with the high
[00:11:50] cost of cars and the difficulty of acquiring them, or as a means
[00:11:53] of work and earning income, especially with the difficulty of finding
[00:11:57] a job during this period. However, there is a large
[00:12:00] category of teenagers and young people who drive
[00:12:04] motorcycles recklessly and may
[00:12:07] pose a great danger to their lives or to
[00:12:10] the lives of pedestrians. In addition
[00:12:13] to that, there are those who make modifications to what
[00:12:17] is called the "ashkamoun" so that the motorcycle emits
[00:12:21] annoying noise
[00:12:23] similar to the sound of a muffler. Firecrackers,
[00:12:26] a lot, I mean, a lot in the evening
[00:12:30] and night. It's possible in celebration convoys or
[00:12:34] a wedding convoy, or even without a convoy,
[00:12:37] but this causes panic among children
[00:12:41] and anxiety and tension among
[00:12:44] families. In addition to that, the acrobatic
[00:12:48] movements and the issue of "chebbib" that we see a lot
[00:12:51] here in Tartus Governorate, whether in cities or rural areas, but
[00:12:57] the international highway and in main roads
[00:13:00] and at the peak of traffic
[00:13:03] congestion. In addition to that, passing cars
[00:13:07] left and right recklessly and irrationally.
[00:13:10] This poses a great danger to families.
[00:13:14] I mean, if the motorcycle rider does not care about his life,
[00:13:18] then the situation is very dangerous. Are there any steps
[00:13:21] taken by Tartus Governorate to curb this phenomenon?
[00:13:29] Yes, Rama, honestly, the Traffic Branch here in Tartus Governorate
[00:13:32] continues to publish awareness posts on social
[00:13:36] media platforms, and there are also campaigns
[00:13:39] every now and then, but these campaigns are on a small
[00:13:43] scale, for ticketing unlicensed motorcycles
[00:13:46] or for the issue of "chebbib" movements. But,
[00:13:49] these campaigns
[00:13:52] are not generalized or are not available in all areas. In addition,
[00:13:56] according to what the concerned authorities told us, in the coming
[00:14:02] motorcycles, against these dangerous
[00:14:05] movements that motorcycle riders carry out in
[00:14:08] Tartus Governorate, especially on the Corniche
[00:14:12] and in crowded places. As I said,
[00:14:15] here in Tartus Governorate there is a huge number of motorcycles,
[00:14:19] but there are two categories: one category
[00:14:22] owns this motorcycle for transportation or as a means
[00:14:26] of work, and another category, and often this category is teenagers
[00:14:29] and under 18
[00:14:33] who drive this motorcycle. We can
[00:14:35] even see the motorcycle or the motorcycle rider
[00:14:38] driving his motorcycle
[00:14:41] against traffic.
[00:14:45] and here in Tartus Governorate almost every now and then
[00:14:48] we hear of a motorcycle accident where there are
[00:14:52] injuries and deaths
[00:14:55] among young people and teenagers. Yes, I will go to Deir Ezzor and our correspondent Ahmed Al-Atra has joined
[00:14:58] us now, and also in Idlib, our correspondent
[00:15:02] Mohammed Aslan has joined us. Ahmed Al-Atra,
[00:15:05] the situation in Deir Ezzor regarding
[00:15:08] different from any other governorate in Syria. The spread
[00:15:12] of motorcycles and their use there
[00:15:14] are many accidents that occur. How does Deir Ezzor Governorate
[00:15:18] deal with traffic accidents in general
[00:15:21] and accidents resulting from the use of motorcycles in particular?
[00:15:28] The Traffic Directorate in Deir Ezzor and the Traffic Branch in Deir
[00:15:31] Ezzor generally work to curb this phenomenon, especially among
[00:15:35] teenagers. Of course, these efforts
[00:15:38] clash with the reality that there are those
[00:15:41] who work on this motorcycle, there are those who earn
[00:15:45] their living from this motorcycle, who commute with this motorcycle due to
[00:15:48] the high prices of fuel for
[00:15:51] cars or their inability to own a car. Of course,
[00:15:54] these efforts consist of two matters. The first matter is
[00:15:58] the guidance matter. Of course, traffic
[00:16:01] officers generally at the city's roundabouts guide
[00:16:05] drivers to comply,
[00:16:08] but if there is any violation regarding
[00:16:11] changing the specifications of the exhaust
[00:16:15] or the motorcycle's muffler, the
[00:16:18] police officer impounds this motorcycle directly,
[00:16:23] matter is known to all residents of Deir Ezzor, especially
[00:16:27] in the main streets, especially in Fouad Street,
[00:16:30] the market street or the largest commercial market in
[00:16:34] this city. As for patrols in general, there are
[00:16:37] patrols at the city entrances, there are also patrols in
[00:16:41] the heart of the city to impound motorcycles
[00:16:43] that make noise and disturb residents, especially
[00:16:47] those who have changed the specifications of this
[00:16:51] motorcycle. Other efforts also from
[00:16:54] the Directorate of Transport. The Directorate of Transport has started licensing
[00:16:58] or issuing special papers
[00:17:01] and special license plates for motorcycles so that
[00:17:05] are guaranteed not to be fined or impounded
[00:17:08] due to the lack of papers and a license plate
[00:17:12] for this motorcycle. And here this will curb
[00:17:15] the issue of "chebbib" or using the motorcycle for other
[00:17:19] than its intended use to disturb people. The third effort
[00:17:22] is with the Directorate of Health. The Directorate of Health,
[00:17:25] of course, months ago, when I met
[00:17:28] the head of the emergency department at the National Hospital, she confirmed that there
[00:17:32] are more than 20 injuries that come daily as a result of motorcycle
[00:17:35] accidents. These days, these accidents have decreased,
[00:17:38] but they have not completely ended. The issue of excessive speed,
[00:17:42] away from the issue of
[00:17:45] roads, especially since the roads are not in a condition
[00:17:48] that qualifies them to accommodate
[00:17:51] high speeds, especially for motorcycles.
[00:17:55] Yes, I'll go to our correspondent in Idlib, Mohammed Aslan. Mohammed, Ahmed
[00:17:59] and Yumna spoke in Deir Ezzor and Tartus about some deterrent
[00:18:02] penalties for those who misuse motorcycles.
[00:18:06] So, do the people of Idlib believe that these penalties
[00:18:09] are sufficient to deter such behaviors, or
[00:18:13] do they believe that there are perhaps harsher penalties that would
[00:18:17] end this state of chaos in the use of motorcycles?
[00:18:20] الناريه
[00:18:24] Yes, Rama, the people here, no matter how severe the punishment,
[00:18:28] it is not enough, especially for motorcycle owners.
[00:18:31] Let the numbers speak for a moment.
[00:18:34] Since the beginning of this year until last September,
[00:18:38] according to the Directorate of Emergencies and Disaster Management here in Idlib
[00:18:42] Governorate, more than
[00:18:45] 948 traffic accidents
[00:18:49] resulted in more than
[00:18:50] 139
[00:18:53] injuries, including 216
[00:18:57] children. Also, 48 deaths were recorded,
[00:19:01] including 11 children. Most
[00:19:04] of these accidents or injuries were
[00:19:07] due to motorcycles. Today, motorcycles
[00:19:10] account for 60% or 70%
[00:19:14] throughout the governorate,
[00:19:17] according to the concerned authorities. Therefore,
[00:19:21] any action or measure taken by
[00:19:25] the concerned authorities, according to the residents, is very
[00:19:28] little compared to what is deserved for motorcycles and motorcycle
[00:19:31] owners. In some Syrian governorates, like Aleppo
[00:19:35] or Damascus or other governorates, the concerned authorities
[00:19:39] have prohibited the entry of motorcycles into the centers
[00:19:42] of large cities to avoid these
[00:19:45] accidents and to avoid the traffic congestion
[00:19:48] in the centers of these cities.
[00:19:52] The residents, motorcycles have truly
[00:19:55] or frankly become a nightmare
[00:19:57] for the residents due to,
[00:20:01] first and foremost, due to the traffic accidents
[00:20:03] that are recorded almost daily in
[00:20:07] Idlib Governorate, and among their main causes are motorcycles.
[00:20:11] In addition, there are
[00:20:15] many reckless young people,
[00:20:17] truly, in this matter, who perform "chebbib"
[00:20:20] and excessive speed, or outside
[00:20:24] the natural scope, and this
[00:20:27] speed occurs on main roads leading
[00:20:30] to villages, cities, and towns.
[00:20:33] Lack of knowledge of traffic rules or traffic laws.
[00:20:38] In these villages and towns, especially most
[00:20:41] of the traffic accidents that are recorded and are
[00:20:46] main roads such as the two international roads, M5
[00:20:53] and M4. These roads are crowded most of the time,
[00:20:57] and motorcycles are a burden on these
[00:21:00] roads, especially
[00:21:04] residents for the presence of openings between
[00:21:06] roads, demanding the concerned authorities to close these
[00:21:10] openings leading to
[00:21:14] villages and towns that are located
[00:21:17] near these main roads.
[00:21:20] To reduce these accidents, and first
[00:21:24] and foremost, confiscating any motorcycle that causes disturbance
[00:21:28] or performs "chebbib." We hear in the background
[00:21:31] of all calls from our correspondents, whether
[00:21:34] you, Mohammed, in Idlib, or in Deir Ezzor, or in Tartus, or any
[00:21:38] other governorate, motorcycle sounds are always present in
[00:21:41] the background of the interventions. Mohammed Aslan, Al-Ikhbariya correspondent from Idlib,
[00:21:45] you were with us. Thank you very much. Our thanks also go to our correspondent in
[00:21:49] Deir Ezzor, Ahmed, and our correspondent in Tartus, Yumna Khaddam.
[00:21:52] Our thanks also go to you, dear viewers, for
[00:21:56] following us in the correspondents' tour. We will always meet you with
[00:22:00] what is new. Goodbye.
[00:22:56] For years, the camps were a humanitarian
[00:23:00] necessity that saved the lives of Syrians, but they were always
[00:23:04] a temporary solution and cannot become
[00:23:07] a permanent future for entire
[00:23:09] generations.
[00:23:13] Our experience says that sustainable return requires
[00:23:17] four interconnected elements. First,
[00:23:20] safety.
[00:23:23] There can be no safe return before removing landmines
[00:23:26] and unexploded ordnance and remnants
[00:23:29] of war. Second, rehabilitation
[00:23:32] of affected areas. Removing rubble, opening roads,
[00:23:36] and restoring infrastructure are essential conditions for people
[00:23:39] to return. Third, basic
[00:23:41] services. Schools, health centers,
[00:23:45] water, electricity, bakeries, and roads are what make
[00:23:49] society capable of life again. And fourth,
[00:23:52] livelihoods. We are not just talking about rebuilding
[00:23:56] buildings, but about
[00:24:14] Syria has left the trench of conflicts to take its place
[00:24:16] and its position at the table of security making.
[00:24:22] The Syrian Arab Republic has joined the international
[00:24:26] coalition
[00:24:26] against ISIS,
[00:24:32] and has taken a historic step by integrating armed
[00:24:36] formations in the northeast into national
[00:24:38] state institutions. And parliamentary life has returned,
[00:24:42] and we have begun to hold accountable those involved
[00:24:46] in violations during the era of the defunct regime.
[00:24:50] And today we are cooperating with full transparency with
[00:24:53] the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
[00:24:56] and the International Atomic Energy Agency to close
[00:25:00] those files technically
[00:25:01] and institutionally.
[00:25:05] Nations that are tested by fire emerge from it
[00:25:08] stronger and more immune. And Syrians
[00:25:11] have chosen to be builders of a fortified
[00:25:14] and stable tomorrow. And in our new Syrian policy,
[00:25:16] we believe that true security is embodied
[00:25:20] in states capable of protecting their people.
[00:25:39] In fact, we welcome the President and the accompanying delegation.
[00:25:42] And this confirms the strength and solidity of the relationship between
[00:25:46] Iraq and Syria, and God willing, this will be a good start
[00:25:50] for future and strategic projects, God
[00:25:53] willing.
[00:25:58] The two countries are linked by very strong historical relations. There are also bonds.
[00:26:11] We are very happy, by God, with this
[00:26:14] warm reception, and we see your hearts
[00:26:17] welcomed us before your eyes. Geography says
[00:26:21] that the neighbor is the closest house, but wisdom
[00:26:25] says the closest blood, and God willing, the blood of Iraq and the blood
[00:26:28] of Syria is one blood, and perhaps our bloods are both.
[00:26:32] No, we, as in the past, we and you, God willing,
[00:26:36] are one people living in two states, and we want
[00:26:39] to revive our history. We want to resume economic
[00:26:42] cooperation, political cooperation. We unite
[00:26:47] at the Arab or Islamic world
[00:26:50] level. Your security is our security,
[00:26:53] and vice versa. And God willing,
[00:26:56] we will soon await your arrival, God willing. You will honor us
[00:27:00] in your second country.
[00:27:03] You are the hosts and we are the guests. God
[00:27:05] bless you. Okay,
[00:27:08] very
[00:27:11] much. It is very important that we invest your presence today
[00:27:14] in your second country, Damascus, so that
[00:27:17] we can start the journey, God willing, it will be long
[00:27:20] and sustainable.
[00:27:33] Come up, Ayadeen.
[00:29:54] Welcome, dear viewers, to a summary of the most important and latest news from Al-Ikhbariya
[00:29:58] Al-Suriyah in Damascus. The Syrian
[00:30:01] Ministry of Energy and the Iraqi Ministry
[00:30:04] of Water Resources signed the minutes of the bilateral technical
[00:30:07] meeting between the two countries, chaired by the Assistant Minister
[00:30:11] of Energy for Water and Electricity Affairs and the technical undersecretary of the Iraqi ministry,
[00:30:14] with the participation of two technical delegations, with the aim of enhancing
[00:30:17] cooperation in managing shared water resources. The minutes
[00:30:21] included an agreement to activate tripartite coordination between Syria, Iraq, and Turkey
[00:30:24] regarding transboundary waters in the Euphrates River, and to establish
[00:30:28] joint hydrological
[00:30:31] the river for water data and information, and to conduct
[00:30:35] periodic water quality tests, in addition to developing technical cooperation and exchanging
[00:30:38] expertise in managing water resources and monitoring dams
[00:30:42] and their operation.
[00:30:46] The Minister of Finance, Mohammed Yusr Berniyah, discussed with
[00:30:50] the Minister of Communications, Abdul Salam Heikal, ways to finance digital transformation
[00:30:53] projects and develop the digital infrastructure in Syria,
[00:30:57] and mechanisms for securing the necessary grants and funding for their implementation.