Turkey Plans Energy Aid for Syria

Turkey has announced plans to provide electricity and bolster Syria's energy infrastructure following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

Turkish Energy Minister Alp Arslan Bayraktar revealed that Ankara is considering cooperation with Syria's new leadership on oil and natural gas projects.

The announcement comes as Syria embarks on rebuilding efforts after the opposition ousted Assad this month, ending a 13-year revolution.

Turkey has emerged as a key supporter, reopening its embassy in Damascus and establishing diplomatic ties with Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed Shar’a, also known as al-Jolani.

Bayraktar stated that a Turkish delegation, potentially led by him, will visit Syria to discuss energy solutions, including immediate electricity imports for regions without power. Medium-term plans aim to expand Syria’s electricity production capabilities.

“Syria urgently needs electricity, and we aim to provide it swiftly. Additionally, we are preparing a comprehensive infrastructure development plan with Syrian leaders,” Bayraktar said. He also noted that Turkey may extend electricity supplies to Lebanon via Syria.