Syria has begun seeing signs of economic recovery with the first shipment of wheat arriving at Latakia port since the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad in December. This year, Syria predominantly relied on overland imports from neighboring countries, primarily due to sanctions-related financing issues. The new interim government under Ahmed al-Sharaa is focused on economic regeneration and is seeking to facilitate trade and restore flight connections lost since 2012. The recent wheat shipment, reportedly from Russia, is described as a significant step towards revitalizing crucial supplies for the nation.
The arrival of the wheat shipment, the first since Assad's ouster, marks a potential turning point for Syria’s economy devastated by years of civil war.
The interim government is working to boost Syria's economy by facilitating trade and addressing challenges in securing financing for necessary imports.
Under al-Assad, Syria relied heavily on Russian and Iranian support for wheat, but this relationship transformed drastically after he fled to Moscow.
2012 marked the suspension of international airline operations to Damascus; however, 2024 sees a revival as several airlines recently resumed flights.
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