Syria was not spared the severe covid-19 pandemic in 2020, with the first case of the novel coronavirus from abroad recorded on 22 March, with the first death occurring on the 29th of the same month. On August 31, 2022, 57,073 people were infected with the new crown virus, of which 53,404 recovered and 3,163 died.
Under the adverse conditions of the epidemic, sanctions and occasional conflicts, Syria has gradually recovered. In the hasek region of the north-east, 40 hectares of sesame crops are grown in a 110-hectare plot of land, with an estimated output of 75 tonnes. Discussions in the agricultural field were held with the Iranian side, and it was believed that in addition to modern agricultural machinery, it was necessary to import production equipment such as fertilizers, feed, power supplies, etc., and it was important to cooperate in the fields of animal husbandry, agricultural mechanization, glass greenhouses and other fields, and to benefit from Iran's experience in these areas.
The reconstruction of Aleppo, the largest city in northern Syria, is well underway, with a new look, a statue of Assad and a Syrian flag, a lot of greenery and many solar panels. At the site of garbage cleaning, you can see the Chinese brand Longgong forklift assisting in the work, highlighting the influence of Made in China.