Mikdad,Dardari Discuss ESCWA Projects in Syria

DAMASCUS, (ST)_”Syria has accomplished remarkable achievements  as regards economy and infrastructure over the past period before the onset of  the ongoing crisis plus the conspiracy targeting Syria’s historical and cultural landmarks, “said  Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Dr. Fayssal Mikdad.

Al-Mikdad’s remark was made during a meeting with  Director of the Economic Development and Globalization at the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), Abdullah al-Dardari .

During the meeting,al-Mikdad and Dardari discussed the ESCWA’s project for rehabilitating infrastructure in Syria in various sectors.

Al-Mikdad underscored  that Syria is looking forward to ending violence and starting national dialogue, and is determined to start reconstruction in harmony with restoring security and stability.

He  underlined the negative impact of the unjust sanctions imposed on Syria and the necessity of exerting efforts for lifting sanctions.

Al-Dardari ,for his part,said that the ESCWA’s project identifies the current challenges and offers the available options for assisting  the Syrian government in mobilizing resources after the end of the crisis.

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