Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh met Norwegian Ambassador to Syria Hilde Haraldstad at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss ways of enhancing cooperation in the fields of recovery, mine clearance and national capacity-building.
In a post on the X platform, al-Saleh said the meeting focused on the vision of a “Syria Without Camps,” infrastructure rehabilitation and recovery programs, particularly mine-clearance operations and the work of the National Mine Action Center.
He described demining efforts as an urgent humanitarian and security priority during the current phase, as well as a key requirement for protecting civilians and ensuring the safe return of displaced people.
Al-Saleh added that the discussions also addressed mechanisms for expanding areas of cooperation, strengthening national capacities and establishing an organized framework that enhances coordination and translates cooperation into practical outcomes that support recovery and stability efforts across Syria.
The meeting comes as Syria continues to advance initiatives aimed at addressing humanitarian challenges, restoring basic infrastructure and creating conditions that facilitate the voluntary and safe return of displaced communities.
On May 13, the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management organized a workshop entitled “Supporting the Vision of a Syria Without Camps” at the Royal Semiramis Hotel in Damascus.
The workshop was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Planning and Statistics Authority.
