From the heart of Riyadh, on a distinguished global platform, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivered a speech that heralded a new era, transcending political traditions. He identified Saudi Arabia as a pivotal point linking stability, development, and human capital. The Kingdom's new vision , spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, forms the basis for reshaping the concept of influence in the region.
Saudi Arabia: The transition from political influence to regional economic power
Al-Sharaa said in his speech to the forum: “When we assumed the presidency of the Syrian Republic and headed to the Kingdom, we realized that Saudi Arabia represents the true key to stability and development . Its experience in stability and prosperity is unique in the region, as it has brought about qualitative leaps in multiple economic fields.”
The Syrian president's remarks indicate Riyadh's transformation from a center of political influence to a regional economic hub that is reshaping growth paradigms. He added, "I have been a keen follower of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 since its launch by the Crown Prince. We realized it is not just a Saudi project, but a comprehensive regional platform that impacts the entire region."
Vision 2030: Focus on the economy and human development
In his speech, the Syrian president clearly acknowledged that the axis of regional stability has become economic, resulting from investment relations and partnerships. This underscores the Kingdom's possession of effective tools of influence through the economy, energy, and finance. It also indicates a new positioning for Damascus within the Arab sphere, focused on reintegrating Syria into the regional development equation through Saudi Arabia, by adopting the Saudi model of governance and human capital development.
From political economy to managing the productive human being
Saudi Vision 2030, spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has transformed from a mere national plan into intellectual platform embodying new concepts of political economy, shifting from a focus on mega-projects to a comprehensive transformation towards human development. This transformation supports smart city management, the digital economy, and the Kingdom's utilization of renewable energy and electrical interconnection, reflecting a unique balance between growth and sovereignty.
The Syrian economy and Saudi Vision 2030
The speech delivered by the Syrian Foreign Minister at the Future Investment Initiative forum reflects Damascus's declaration of joining the new Arab path led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where investments as a means to achieve peace and development, and where human capital is considered the most important asset in shaping the future. This represents a new beginning for the Syrian economy, moving towards integration with the ambitious initiatives spearheaded by Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
