Turkish Delegation to Address Energy Crisis in Syria
A delegation from the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources is set to visit Syria to assess the country's electricity and energy infrastructure. This announcement was made by Minister Alparslan Bayraktar following a government meeting in Ankara. The visit aims to discuss cooperation and aid to tackle Syria's ongoing energy challenges, particularly concerning electricity supply.
Minister Bayraktar emphasized that the primary issue facing Syria is electricity shortages. He stated, "A formula will be developed to solve this problem," indicating a proactive approach to address the energy crisis that has persisted during the latter years of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Currently, Türkiye is supplying electricity to certain regions in northern Syria, highlighting the ongoing energy collaboration between the two nations.
Regional Energy Challenges and Cooperation
In addition to the situation in Syria, Minister Bayraktar also referenced Lebanon's severe electricity issues, as noted by Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. The Lebanese energy sector has been struggling due to financial difficulties, leading to significant power outages and a drastic reduction in energy production, which has fallen to unprecedented low levels of 1,600 to 2,000 megawatts per day. The Turkish government is exploring ways to enhance electricity flow to Lebanon, which could provide much-needed relief to the neighboring country.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed Turkey's commitment to assist in rebuilding Syria, with energy cooperation being a key component of this effort. As the region grapples with energy crises, the upcoming delegation visit signifies a potential step towards stabilizing energy supplies in both Syria and Lebanon.
