Syrian-British business delegates express cautious optimism about post-Assad economic recovery
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Khaled Yacoub Oweis
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A Syrian-British business meeting in Damascus saw delegates express cautious optimism about Syria's economic recovery 18 months after the ousting of Bashar Al Assad. While attendees joked and felt hopeful about international help, they warned that the legacy of war and dictatorship remains a major challenge. The Syria Britain Business Council meeting was its first since launching in London, with emphasis on the need for skilled members of the Syrian diaspora to return and help rebuild the country.
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they cautioned that Syria's legacy of war and dictatorship would not be easy to overcome
said members of the diaspora who had gained education and expertise abroad needed to return to rebuild the country
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