Jordan is scheduled to host a significant meeting on August 12, 2025, bringing together officials from the United States and Syria. The primary focus of this high-level discussion will be the strategies for rebuilding Syria's war-torn economy, reflecting a growing international emphasis on the nation's recovery and economic revitalization.
This summit follows a series of substantial investment agreements recently finalized by Syria, totaling $14 billion. Key among these are a $4 billion contract with Qatar's UCC Holding for a new Damascus airport, projected to handle 31 million passengers annually, and a $2 billion agreement with the UAE's National Investment Corporation for a new Damascus subway system, expected to serve approximately 750,000 commuters daily. The United Nations estimates Syria's reconstruction needs exceed $400 billion. The World Bank has also committed $146 million for the rehabilitation of the electricity sector as part of a broader initiative exceeding $1 billion for infrastructure and reconstruction in the region. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and U.S. envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack are expected to attend the meeting in Jordan, which aims to coordinate international reconstruction efforts and address regional dynamics impacting stability and growth.