Saudi Arabia and Qatar to Pay Off Syria’s Debt to the World Bank

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The plans would be the first known instance of Saudi Arabia providing financing for Syria since Islamist-led rebels toppled former leader Bashar al-Assad last year.
Deccan Herald
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Both Gulf states have played a key role in the diplomatic outreach to Syria’s new interim government since the ouster of longtime leader President Bashar al-Assad in December.
Aljazeera
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Since the fall of Bashar Assad's government in early December, when insurgent groups led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham stormed his seat of power in Damascus, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been main backers of the country's new leadership.
Hindustan Times
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar have jointly announced the payment of Syria’s outstanding arrears to the World Bank Group, totaling approximately $15 million, as part of efforts to accelerate the recovery of the Syrian economy.
Saudi Gazette

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