Japanese grant to support UNHCR programs in Syria

The Syrian Future Movement welcomes the signing of the Japanese grant agreement for $53.7 million, dated December 10, 2025, allocated to support the UNHCR programs in Syria. This is a new step reflecting Japan’s growing interest in supporting stability and the transition in the country.

The Syrian Future Movement considers Japan’s significant economic and humanitarian contribution an important development in expanding the base of international partners supporting Syria during its transitional phase. This is especially true given Tokyo’s approach to support, which is based on reliability, efficiency, and a focus on capacity building—qualities Syria needs now more than ever. The Movement also believes that the Japanese grant represents direct support for protecting the most vulnerable Syrians, strengthening the capacities of humanitarian organizations, and developing response programs in the areas of shelter, education, and health.

The Syrian Future Movement affirms that these are the very areas upon which any successful transition to a modern state with stable institutions is based.

The Syrian Future Movement believes that the Japanese move carries significant political and economic implications, most notably:

1. Strengthening international confidence in the new Syrian path after the end of the previous era.
2. Re-engaging East Asian countries in supporting stability and development in Syria.
3. Opening the door to future economic and technological partnerships with Japan in the areas of infrastructure, technical education, and reconstruction.
4. Reaffirming the international community’s commitment to Syrians inside the country, not just those in refugee camps.

The Syrian Future Movement appreciates Japan’s constructive role and affirms its readiness to cooperate with all international parties to direct support toward building a modern Syrian state and establishing the principles of justice, transparency, and sustainable development in a way that serves the national interest and strengthens the stability of the transitional phase.