Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan and American Swiss International representative Daniel al-Baroudi during a meeting at the ministry's headquarters in Damascus, Aug. 9, 2026. Photo: SANA SANA | 9 August 2026Syria, American Swiss International sign MOU to develop livestock facilitiesDamascus, Aug. 9 (SANA) Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan and Daniel al-Baroudi, a representative of American Swiss International, signed on Sunday a memorandum of understanding on investment cooperation to rehabilitate and operate livestock facilities in the provinces. Syria, American Swiss International sign MOU to develop livestock facilitiesAl-Baroudi: Implementation within a monthAl-Baroudi told SANA that implementation of the MOU’s provisions will begin within less than a month, as part of efforts to develop the livestock sector and enhance food security in Syria. Syria, American Swiss International sign MOU to develop livestock facilitiesAl-Hamwiya: Job opportunities, support for small producersDirector of the General Corporation for Livestock Louay al-Hamwiya said the MOU will develop the livestock sector, provide job opportunities, benefit from existing staff and develop their expertise, while securing production inputs and adopting the latest technologies in cattle breeding. Syria, American Swiss International sign MOU to develop livestock facilitiesOn July 27, the Agriculture Ministry discussed with American Swiss International opportunities to invest in livestock facilities across the provinces and prepare the necessary technical and economic studies for the project.