Syria Signs Deal with Spain to Land First International Undersea Cable

Syria’s Ministry of Communications and Technology has signed an agreement with the Spanish company Medusa to land the country’s first international undersea cable, marking a major step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure.

The signing ceremony took place in Tartus, attended by Communications Minister Abdul Salam Haykal, Medusa representative Norman Elbey, and officials from Tartus and Latakia.

According to Medusa’s official website, the undersea cable project will connect 12 countries across North Africa and Southern Europe, serving as a strategic corridor linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean and the Red Sea.

This initiative forms part of Syria’s broader effort to rebuild and modernize its telecommunications sector after years of war and sanctions that severely damaged infrastructure, particularly internet services.

Internet access in Syria remains limited and costly, forcing many users to rely on mobile networks. The government aims to accelerate improvements in essential services, especially telecommunications.

Syrian officials have also confirmed ongoing talks with major regional telecom companies, including Zain, Etisalat, STC, and Ooredoo, to develop a $300 million fiber-optic network to enhance nationwide connectivity.