Türkiye has developed a plan for reconstruction projects in Syria
The Turkish government has begun making plans to support the reconstruction process in Syria after the fall of the Bashar al Assad regime on December 8.
According to the Turkish Anadolu Agency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has instructed ministers to contribute to the reconstruction efforts in Syria.
Each ministry will provide support in its field of expertise, in order to restart public institutions and organizations in the country.
The most prominent projects that Turkey plans to implement in Syria:
Immigration Offices
Immigration Offices are expected to be opened at the Ankara Embassy in Damascus and its Consulate in Aleppo, with the aim of sharing the identity records, information and official documents of Syrians in Türkiye with the relevant authorities in Syria, if necessary.
Ministry of Interior
With the establishment of the Ministry of Interior in Syria, Türkiye will provide support in meeting basic needs such as civil registry, security, and passport printing, as well as providing support in areas such as technical equipment and information exchange.
Return of Syrians
As of January 1, the Turkish Interior Ministry will allow one person from each family to visit Syria three times within 6 months.
Two out of six border crossings will also be designated to enable Syrians to enter and exit in an orderly manner.
Jewelry
If Syrians leave Türkiye, they can take out valuable jewelry and gemstones worth more than $15,000, without having to prove that they declared them upon entering Türkiye or that they purchased them inside the country until December 31, 2025.
Other projects in different fields
Transportation: The Ministry of Transportation will work to restore Damascus Airport, restore railways, repair bridges, and renovate the M4 and M5 highways.
It will also work to improve communications infrastructure and revive ports, in addition to supporting Syria in printing its own currency.
Defense: The Turkish Ministry of Defense plans to provide support in the areas of military training and cooperation with the new Syrian administration if requested, as well as cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
Education: The Turkish Ministry of National Education will continue to provide educational activities and support students’ access to education, in cooperation with local councils in northern Syria.
It will also contribute to updating curricula, developing vocational education, and opening new schools.
Culture and Tourism: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) will begin restoration efforts in Syria, starting with the Ibn Arabi Mosque Cemetery in Damascus.
Health: Türkiye will provide support to rebuild the Syrian health system, through rehabilitating medical equipment and providing medicines, as a Turkish Red Crescent mission was opened at the headquarters of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent in Damascus.
Energy: The Turkish Ministry of Energy will examine the energy and electricity infrastructure in Syria, to ensure the continuous flow of electricity.
