Two Gulf states pledge to settle some of Syria’s foreign debt

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced plans to pay off the $15 million Damascus owes the World Bank

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have pledged to pay off Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank, a move that will ease the country’s path to securing funds for postwar reconstruction and public sector wages.

The Gulf nations announced their commitment to cover the roughly $15 million in outstanding debt following discussions on postwar Syria...