Syria war damage estimated at $100 billion: Deputy PM October 15, 2013 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syria’s financial losses from the ongoing armed conflict in the country stand at around $100 billion, a senior official with the Middle Eastern nation's government said Tuesday, October 15, according to RIA Novosti. “According to preliminary estimates, I believe it is $100 billion. Plus or minus 10 percent because this is not a final figure,” Syrian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Qadri Jamil said in an interview with Rossia-24 television network. “GDP has fallen at least 30 percent, maybe more,” he said, adding that Syria’s oil industry has been hit with production currently at a standstill. On Oct. 2, Syrian Prime Minister Wael Nader Al-Halqi was cited by news agencies as estimating the damage incurred by the public and private sectors of the economy at $16.5 billion. The United Nations estimates that the Syrian conflict has claimed over 100,000 lives. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
