$493 million transferred to Syria: Norway, a harsh critic of Israel, joins Qatar

Syria and the World Bank have agreed to establish an international fund for the country's reconstruction. Norway, described as a harsh critic of Israel, has committed to participating in the funding. Qatar is considering joining. Syria has already received $493 million in grants from the International Development Association.

Syria and the World Bank have agreed to establish an international fund for the country's reconstruction. Norway, described in the article as a harsh critic of Israel, has committed to financing the fund. Qatar is also considering joining the initiative. According to the Finance Ministry in Damascus, Syria has already received grants totaling $493 million from the International Development Association (IDA), a World Bank arm, designated for six areas including electricity, health, water, and education. The new initiative joins the expansion of the World Bank's activities in Syria. The article quotes sources who emphasized the need to expand international support for the recovery of the Syrian economy and encourage private investment.