Premier Inaugurates Projects at 3 billion Syrian Pounds in Tartous

TARTOUS,(ST)_ Marking the 42nd anniversary of the Correction Movement, prime minister Dr Wael al-Halqi on Sunday inaugurated several developmental, housing, education and health projects in Tartous governorate, at a total cost estimated at  3 billion Syrian pounds. The Prime Minister also inspected other services projects.

The inaugurated projects covered workers housing project in Hsein al-Bahr town, comprising an area of 117 dunums and includes 918 apartments at a total cost of 2.2 billion Syrian pounds;

Also inaugurated were the educational complex for secondary schools in Tartous city, at a cost of 135 million Syrian pounds, built on an area of 13 thousand square meters, comprising 83 classes, and affiliated laboratories and administrative sections, and a drainage system treatment plant in Khurbet al-Mezeh village at a total cost of 50 million Syrian pounds, serving 10 thousands citizens.

The prime minister also inaugurated  Martyr Mazin Ibrahim Hospital in al-Sheikh Bader city at a total cost  of 600 million Syrian pounds, for  technical and medical equipments  and 60 beds , on an  area of 10,500 square meters.

In statements he made  during the inauguration events  and after inspection various departments of al-Basel  hospital in Tartous, the prime minister said that all inaugurated projects are very important by the virtue  that they ensure a stabilized living standard to citizens.

Then, the Prime Minister and his companions visited  both the museum and  tomb of The Resistance Hero,  Sheikh Saleh Al-Ali ,  where he recited verses of the holy Koran, and  commemorated  his  heroism in the visitors book .

He also visited the social affairs and labor center for  housing  displaced families  affected by the attacks of the  armed terrorist groups in Syria and  was acquainted with the efforts made to provide these families with  humanitarian assistance  and basic requirements.

“The crisis in Syria reached the final stages,” said the prime minister,  noting that Syria is heading to open all closed doors , maintain  security and stability and is open  to all initiatives , especially the  Geneva Initiative.

He stressed that the government is working to meet all citizens living, services and developmental requirements fulfill all  national reforms that secure a dignified life for the Syrians.

The inauguration ceremonies were attended by ministers  of Local Administration,  Education ,Housing and Urban Development, Water Resources,    Transport,  and Health.

T. Fateh