Trade volume between Turkey and Syria experienced a significant 42% increase in the past year, reaching $3.75 billion, according to Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat. This growth was announced during a visit to Aleppo and indicates Turkey’s expanding economic influence within Syria. Bolat stated that Turkey is now Syria’s leading foreign trade partner. The increase in trade follows recent shifts in the Syrian government and suggests a developing economic relationship between the two nations. This renewed economic activity signals a potential shift in regional dynamics. The information was reported by Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency. This development highlights Ankara’s growing role in the region's economic landscape.