VOL. XLIII

No. 46

13-November-2000

SYRIA

Syria Boosts The Liberalization Drive With International Investment Conference

The objective of the Syria International Investment Forum, held on 9-10 November in Damascus, was to attract foreign direct investment and to create a more investor-friendly image after 37 years of a state socialist economy. Organized by Lebanons al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group, the forum attracted around 400 potential investors and international organizations such as the...