Syrian officials and UNICEF representatives held talks on strengthening financial support for healthcare services and child health programs, with a focus on securing additional funding and directing resources toward urgent needs.

Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh and Health Minister Musab al-Ali met with UNICEF Representative in Syria Meritxell Relaño Arana and a delegation from the UN children’s agency to discuss funding priorities and ways to improve healthcare delivery.

According to a statement published by the Finance Ministry on Telegram, the discussions focused on coordinating UNICEF assistance, international donor contributions and government spending to ensure available resources are used effectively.

Barnieh called on UNICEF to increase its funding allocation for Syria in the coming years and help mobilize additional financial support from international donors.