Syria Bailout
Saudi Arabia offers to pay the bill for Syria’s World Bank debt
As a first step, the kingdom could provide $15 million to cover Syria’s arrears, paving the way for more international aid to the war-ravaged country
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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani met in January with Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan in Damascus
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Saudi Arabia is taking the lead in helping Syria’s new government pay off its debts.
As a first step, the kingdom will put up $15 million to cover Syria’s arrears to the World Bank and unlock international aid...