Russian companies to be given priority in restoration of Syria

Syrian Prime Minister Wael Nader Halqi has promised that Russian companies will be given priority in the restoration of the country following the civil war, the Russian State Duma deputy Alexander Yushchenko said.

"Priority will be given, first of all, to Russia and Russian companies, as well as other friendly countries," Gazeta.ru cited him as saying.

According to the deputy, the Prime Minister also recalled that many Russian companies are already operating in Syria, including those engaged in offshore exploration.