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Türkiye's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced plans for a five-phase plan to support the reconstruction and revitalization of Syria.
This will include improvements in the air, road, railway, port and communication sectors.
Uraloglu stated that initial assessments were made at Damascus and Aleppo airports, and they aim to restore Damascus Airport through Türkiye's Directorate General of State Airports (DHMI).
The plan also includes re-establishing the railway connection to Damascus, thus reviving parts of the Hejaz Railway project.
The reconstruction of Syria, particularly in terms of infrastructure, will not only help rebuild the war-torn country, but will also strengthen Türkiye's regional influence. The revival of railway lines and the improvement of air and road networks between the two countries could facilitate stronger economic ties and cooperation.
Uraloglu's comments indicate a strategic move to restore Türkiye's pivotal role in the region.
Regarding railway restoration, Uraloglu explained that Türkiye will work to restore parts of the Hejaz railway project that were halted for years, with plans to reconnect Syria to Turkey via rail.
He also noted that Türkiye has a history of sending passenger trains to Syria in the late 2000s. Despite challenges such as stolen railway materials, Türkiye aims to restore these vital links.
Uraloglu’s remarks about Syria’s communications infrastructure revealed the gap between Syria and Türkiye, with Syria being 20–30 years behind in terms of communication technology.
This offers Türkiye an opportunity to assist in further development, helping Syria regain communication capabilities and addressing essential needs in the country.
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