Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed 47 investment agreements valued at over $6 billion. The deals, announced Thursday, aim to rebuild Syria's economy and cover sectors including real estate, telecommunications and finance.

The deals highlight the countries’ deepening relationship under the new Syrian government, and a wave of investment in a country squeezed by war and sanctions.

DAMASCUS, July 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia announced $6.4 billion of investments in Syria on Thursday, reflecting the kingdom's deepening ties with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government as it seeks to rebuild Syria after a 14-year civil war.