In Syria, the population has been suffering from severely degraded communication services characterized by poor quality and high prices, which many can barely afford. The government, emerging after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, has pledged to improve these conditions through the implementation of the 'Silk Link' project focused on internet and communications. This project seeks to address the significant connectivity issues plaguing the country, largely a result of the devastating war that has left the telecommunications infrastructure in shambles, alongside a lack of adequate investment and developmental efforts.

The dire state of telecommunications in Syria has been compounded by the consequences of prolonged conflict, which has not only destroyed the physical infrastructure but also deterred investment and increased operating costs, making connectivity a burden rather than a developmental asset for the economy and citizens' livelihoods. To begin rectifying this situation, the Syrian Ministry of Communications and Technology began attracting Gulf investment in May 2025 for the 'Silk Link' project, aimed at modernizing the national internet and communications backbone and establishing high-capacity international connections through Syrian territory.

Recently, on February 7, a significant agreement was signed between the Ministry and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) to develop the required communication infrastructure. This partnership is viewed as a crucial step towards revitalizing Syria's telecommunications sector and may play a pivotal role in restoring connectivity, thus potentially improving the inefficient service landscape and supporting economic recovery. The implications of this project are vast, as improved communications could facilitate better economic conditions for the Syrian population, encouraging investment and fostering growth in a country still grappling with the aftermath of war.