The World Bank logo. (Credit: AFP)
The World Bank (WB) announced on Friday the relaunch of its aid programs in Syria following the payment by Saudi Arabia and Qatar of a remaining debt of $15.5 million owed by the country to the institution.
WB specified in a statement that its first program will focus on access to electricity and plans to "gradually" increase its aid to the Syrian government "in order to meet urgent needs and invest in its long-term development."
The World Bank (WB) announced on Friday the relaunch of its aid programs in Syria following the payment by Saudi Arabia and Qatar of a remaining debt of $15.5 million owed by the country to the institution.
WB specified in a statement that its first program will focus on access to electricity and plans to "gradually" increase its aid to the Syrian government "in order to meet urgent needs and invest in its long-term development."