# Syria regional economic and transport integration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syria-regional-economic-and-transport-integration > Updated: 2026-08-26T08:42:43.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Syria is pursuing expanded regional connectivity and economic cooperation through agreements with Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. In discussions with Lebanon, officials agreed on a unified plan to revive the railway network, including linking the Port of Tripoli to the Syrian rail network to create a corridor reaching Iraq, the Gulf, and Turkey. Additionally, Syria and Saudi Arabia signed memoranda of understanding to transform the region into a land bridge for goods and passengers traveling from Europe to the Arabian Gulf, focusing on infrastructure rehabilitation and digitalizing transport systems. Economic ties with Saudi Arabia have further expanded into the financial and residential sectors. Discussions between the Central Bank of Syria and the Saudi-Syrian Business Council addressed the establishment of a joint bank to facilitate investments and streamline money transfers. Furthermore, Syria’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing met with Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company to discuss exchanging expertise and leveraging Saudi models to address housing needs in Syria. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Syria and Saudi Arabia discuss joint bank and housing cooperation Syria and Saudi Arabia are discussing the establishment of a joint bank to facilitate investment and exploring cooperation in the housing sector to leverage Saudi expertise for Syrian residential projects. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-and-saudi-arabia-discuss-joint-bank-and-housing-cooperation ### 2026-08-25: Syria advances regional transport links with Lebanon and Saudi Arabia Syria is establishing new transport and railway connectivity agreements with Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to create regional trade corridors linking Europe to the Arabian Gulf. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-and-lebanon-agree-on-rail-connectivity-and-technical-cooperation --- Cite as: Syria regional economic and transport integration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/syria-regional-economic-and-transport-integration