The Syrian Future Movement believes that the announcement by the Ministries of Finance in the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, April 28, 2025, regarding the payment of Syria’s arrears to the World Bank Group — amounting to approximately 15 million dollars — represents a strategic step that reflects both countries’ interest in supporting Syria’s economic stability.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that this initiative contributes to reintegrating Syria into the international financial system and enhances its chances of obtaining developmental and economic support in the future, thereby serving the recovery and reconstruction process.
The Syrian Future Movement considers this symbolic step as evidence of the Arab cover for Syria and a clear message to internal Syrian actors, as well as to regional and international powers, affirming the Gulf states’ support for Syria.
The Syrian Future Movement stresses that settling these arrears will open the way for Syria to benefit from international financing programs, thereby supporting the stability of the national currency and enhancing investor confidence in the Syrian economy.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that this step reflects the Arab countries’ commitment to helping Syria overcome economic challenges, which requires lifting the American sanctions to further strengthen regional cooperation and support sustainable development efforts in the region.
