Syria welcomed a statement by the International Monetary Fund praising the government’s commitment to adopting sound economic policies aimed at reintegrating the country into the global economic system.

State news agency SANA on Wednesday evening quoted Finance Minister Mohammed Yusr Barnieh and Central Bank Governor Abdul Qader al-Hasri commenting on the IMF’s assessment.

“This positive evaluation will help boost the confidence of international investors and financial institutions closely monitoring developments in Syria’s economic landscape, opening broader prospects for cooperation and support in the coming phase,” Barnieh said.

The IMF did not immediately comment on the Syrian officials’ remarks.