Al Shara makes its first international payment with a Visa card as Syria reconnects to the financial system

Syrian President Ahmed al Shara has completed the country's first international payment using a Visa card in the capital city of Damascus. The transaction occurs as the new authorities work to reintegrate Syria into the global financial system.

The development follows recent actions by the United States, marking a notable step in overcoming long-standing financial isolation and restoring international banking operations within the country.