Washington Hosts International Roundtable on Investment in Syria as Investment Authority Presents Reforms
Washington hosted a roundtable on investment in Syria under the theme “From Political Intentions to Practical Implementation.” Syrian Investment Authority Chairman Talal Al-Hilali presented ongoing reforms, Investment Law No. 114
Syria is continuing to present its economic and investment agenda to the international community, this time through Washington, where Syrian Investment Authority Chairman Talal Al-Hilali participated virtually in the opening of a roundtable titled "Investment in Syria: From Political Intentions to Practical Implementation."
The event brought together economic experts, decision-makers, international institutions, and investors to address a key question: how can growing political and economic interest in Syria be translated into practical, executable projects on the ground? This comes at a sensitive stage as Damascus seeks to rebuild investor confidence and provide a clearer and more stable business environment.
Al-Hilali reviewed the main transformations in Syria's investment climate, highlighting legislative and institutional reforms designed to facilitate business activity, accelerate project procedures, and improve the investor experience for both local and foreign investors.
Key points included Investment Law No. 114, which offers incentives, exemptions, and guarantees, in addition to the one-stop-shop service for investors and the creation of a project management office to follow up on implementation and coordinate across relevant authorities.
This development is significant because it moves the discussion beyond interest and exploration toward execution and partnerships. The success of these efforts will depend on Syria's ability to simplify procedures, ensure transparency, protect investor rights, and provide clear data on opportunities in energy, infrastructure, industry, transport, services, and the digital economy.
The roundtable signals that investment in Syria is becoming a more organized international file, especially as Syrian expatriate businesspeople, regional actors, and global institutions increasingly examine opportunities in the Syrian market during the recovery and reconstruction phase