Syrian Venture Group (SVG) and Genope Hold Strategic Coordination Meeting with the General Establishment for Geology and Mineral Resources to Advance Mining Investment in Syria
Damascus, Syria / Johannesburg, South Africa — 9th November 2025
Syrian Venture Group (SVG), a leading consultancy and advisory firm driving strategic development and investment in Syria, held a high-level virtual coordination meeting with the General Establishment for Geology and Mineral Resources (GEGMR), represented by Mr. Siraj Al-Hariri, alongside its international partner Genope, a prominent African mining and energy development company. The meeting marked a significant step in SVG’s ongoing collaboration with government institutions to expand investment opportunities in the mining and mineral resources sector, one of Syria’s most promising areas for sustainable economic recovery and growth.
Discussions centered on the potential for investment in phosphate ores and other strategic minerals, as well as enhancing cooperation in geological exploration, technology transfer, and modernization of technical infrastructure. The shared goal is to build a robust, responsible, and high-yield mining sector that contributes directly to Syria’s economic revitalization. Al-Hariri reaffirmed the Establishment’s commitment to creating a transparent and investor-friendly environment, supporting partnerships with both local and international private sector entities through appropriate legal and technical frameworks.Representing SVG, company executives emphasized the group’s mission to bridge international expertise and Syrian opportunity, by aligning global investment interest with the country’s resource development objectives. SVG also highlighted that, through its partnership with Genope, it aims to introduce world-class mining practices, operational efficiency, and sustainability standards into the Syrian mining landscape.This meeting represents a key milestone in SVG’s broader vision to reposition Syria as a credible, forward-looking destination for responsible investment, while fostering partnerships that generate long-term economic value and national benefit.
About Syrian Venture Group (SVG)
Syrian Venture Group is a consultancy and advisory firm dedicated to fostering economic growth and sustainable development across Syria and the Levant. SVG partners with governments, investors, and institutions to design, structure, and implement transformative projects in sectors including mining, industrial development, digital transformation, tourism, and reconstruction.About Genope
Genope is a South Africa-based mining and energy development company specializing in the full lifecycle of resource projects—from exploration and feasibility studies to extraction, operations, and infrastructure development.Media Contact:
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