Summary of ماذا يقصد وزير الاقتصاد والصناعة السوري نضال الشعار بمصطلح "اختراع سوريا"؟ - أخبار الشرق

In a recent interview with the Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry, Dr. Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar, key points were discussed regarding the current economic challenges facing Syria, particularly due to Western sanctions. The minister emphasized the need for a paradigm shift in Syria's economic approach, coining the term "inventing a new Syria," which suggests moving beyond traditional methods of rebuilding to create a more modern and prosperous state.

Dr. Al-Shaar outlined his primary goal of attracting the expertise of Syrian youth and utilizing existing talents to revive the economy. He stressed the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders, including the private sector and local communities, to ensure that decisions are made collectively rather than top-down. The minister acknowledged the significant obstacles posed by sanctions, regional security issues, and the need for foreign investment, yet remained optimistic about the potential for economic revival through local production and the activation of existing industrial capabilities.

He noted that there are currently over 400 factories in Aleppo ready to begin operations, showcasing a budding industrial movement despite the sanctions. Dr. Al-Shaar also highlighted the importance of lifting sanctions, particularly those affecting financial transactions, as a critical step towards enhancing Syria's economic situation.

The minister expressed a commitment to transparency and consultation in decision-making, aiming to involve all economic participants in shaping the future of Syria's economy. He acknowledged the challenges posed by the previous regime's economic management but remained hopeful that the current government can create a more inclusive and effective economic environment.

In conclusion, Dr. Al-Shaar called on Syrian citizens to actively contribute to the economy by utilizing their skills and resources, emphasizing the necessity of collective effort and determination to achieve economic progress.

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— 05:49 — « We are facing an opportunity that I talked about with you in the previous interview, which is to invent a new Syria. »
— 15:15 — « Lifting the sanctions is considered an incentive for the government, for the Syrian state, currently, and not just something that can be used to punish. We do not deserve punishment. »
— 17:03 — « I consider banks to be the blood circulation of any economy. Disabling the state’s blood circulation means disabling the members, and disabling the members means the economy in general. »
— 22:38 — « My call, my first and last call, is for the economic wheel of all kinds to start. »
— 28:05 — « Today I have hope. This hope inspires optimism, inspires tolerance, inspires good behavior with others. »

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