In Cooperation with the United Nations, Syria Launches 2026 Recovery Priorities Statement

Welat TV – Erbil

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with United Nations humanitarian and development agencies, has launched the 2026 Recovery Priorities Statement and Humanitarian Response Plan for Syria.

The announcement was made during an event held on Thursday, April 2, in Damascus, attended by Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Alexander De Croo, head of the United Nations Development Program.

According to the ministry, the priorities statement outlines four key areas: restoring vital infrastructure, resuming basic services, strengthening social and economic resilience, and rebuilding public institutions, alongside mine clearance and the removal of explosive remnants of war.

Ending Camp and Mine Files

Tom Fletcher stated during a press conference following the meeting that what distinguishes this plan is that it has been launched for the first time from within Syria. He noted that the plan includes a commitment to humanitarian principles, support for vulnerable groups including women, addressing the issue of displacement camps, and removing landmines. He emphasized the importance of humanitarian work in creating the conditions necessary for a transition to stability.

Rehabilitating Infrastructure

For his part, Alexander De Croo said that Syria has the potential to become a post-war success story if sufficient international support is provided to stand by the Syrian people.

In a post on the platform “X,” he stressed that the current phase requires increased development support to enable the reconstruction of essential infrastructure, particularly hospitals and schools, and to create suitable conditions for the safe return of Syrians to their homes.

Previously, Syria’s transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa discussed with Tom Fletcher mechanisms to enhance coordination between relevant authorities and UN organizations.