Saudi Arabia and France launch business council to attract investment to Syria

Saudi Arabia and France have announced a Saudi-Syrian-French business council aimed at attracting investment to Syria and helping rebuild its economy after years of conflict. The move follows broader Saudi and French efforts to deepen cooperation and support Syria’s stability, including earlier Saudi investment deals and joint economic initiatives. It matters because Syria needs outside capital and business ties to support reconstruction, revive key sectors, and reconnect with regional and European partners.