Afghanistan, Aug. 18 -- A Syrian delegation visits Riyadh to boost economic ties after a $6.4 billion investment pledge, as Damascus quietly restructures its economy amid political and sanction challenges.

A Syrian delegation led by Minister of Economy and Industry Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar will travel to Riyadh on Monday to strengthen economic relations with Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia has previously announced plans to invest $6.4 billion in Syria, a move seen as part of a broader push to expand regional integration.

The visit follows last month's Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum, held under the sponsorship of Syria's interim president Ahmad Sharaa, where 47 investment agreements were signed across key sectors.

Those agreements, worth a comb...