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Russia, Syria
Moscow's Syrian oil comeback timid

Although the Kremlin has pledged Russia's strong implication in the energy segment of Syria's reconstruction, Russian investors are not stepping up to the table. [...]

Published on 13.10.2020 at 10:30 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Arab Gas Pipeline deal to supply Lebanon still faces obstacles

Between complex pipeline maintenance contracts and negotiations about the lifting of sanctions against Syria, the Arab Gas Pipeline deal to supply gas to Lebanon is not yet complete. But Egypt, which is receiving some supplies from Israel's Leviathan field, is expected to start deliveries soon.

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Russia's Stroytransgaz harries US energy rescue plan for Lebanon

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Russia, Syria
Damas gives ground on offshore gas to Russia's Capital group

The regime in Damascus does not look to be in a position of strength in its dealings with Russian company Capital LLC, which is keen to advance Moscow's energy interests in Syria. Damascus has had to agree to exempt the company from customs duties, accept limited access for Syrian officials to its operations and settle for a low rate of return from any future gas finds.

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Russia makes masked re-entry in Syrian offshore exploration

Syria wants back in the offshore exploration game and has called on Russia for help. Though keen to get a foot back in the sector, Moscow is treading very carefully for fear of US sanctions.

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Damascus' supporters eager to get share of reconstruction cake

Ostensibly there to discuss the refugee issue, future reconstruction contracts in Syria were foremost in the minds of Bashar Al Assad's supporters gathered in Damascus earlier this month.

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French businesses eye Syrian reconstruction opportunities, undeterred by sanctions

Some Western companies are determined to get a slice of Syria's reconstruction, which has been estimated at $200bn, regardless of economic sanctions. The French Office de Commerce et d'Industrie Franco-Syrien has signed up to attend the Rebuild Syria trade fair in Damascus.

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Rami Makhlouf dealt fresh blow by father's death

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Business leaders close to Bashar Al Assad eye reconstruction opportunities

As the Syrian conflict enters its final stages, the Damascus regime is preparing major contracts, much coveted by its donors, to rebuild the country. Syria's business landscape is undergoing big changes as tycoons who got rich during the war become caught up in the regime's political power struggles.

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Syria
Moscow keen for political solution in Damascus

From stepping up pressure on the Syrian regime to increasing dialogue with the country's various players, Moscow is trying all ways to bring about a political outcome to the Syrian quagmire.

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Beijing makes moves in Syrian reconstruction chess game

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