Abu Dhabi fund to invest in Syrian phone system

Syrian Prime Minister Mahmoud al-Zou'bi on Monday received the director general of Abu Dhabi Development Fund, Saeed Khalfan al-Rumeithi, and members of the accompanying delegation.

Talks dealt with the fund's works and activities and possibilities for the fund's participation in development projects in Syria.

Earlier in the day the Syrian deputy premier for economic affairs, Salim Yassin, discussed with al-Rumeithi relations between Syria and the fund and means of developing and diversifying them. Yassin was briefed on the results of al-Rumeithi's talks in Damascus and the agreements signed on Monday concerning the fund's participation in financing telephone communications projects in Syrian cities and rural areas.

Talks also dealt with means of strengthening and expanding cooperation with the fund in financing social and economic projects in Syria, especially in the fields of industry, electricity and water.