Ukraine’s foreign minister made a pivotal visit to Damascus on Monday, coinciding with Ukraine’s pledge to deliver a substantial wheat flour shipment to Syria. This gesture follows the removal of Bashar Assad and Syria’s efforts to reestablish connections with Western and Gulf countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the country will send 500 tons of wheat flour through the UN World Food Programme to tackle Syria’s food insecurity. An estimated 90% of Syrians are facing poverty, with many unsure of their next meal.
In a turning point for Syria’s recovery, Maysaa Sabreen has been appointed as interim Central Bank governor, a first for a woman in the country’s history. Meanwhile, Turkey is preparing to export electricity to Syria and Lebanon, as it evaluates Syria’s energy infrastructure to provide essential power support amidst ongoing shortages.
(With inputs from agencies.)
