Damascus, (SANA)-Syrian-Turkish Regional Cooperation Program has decided to expand its scope to include the Syrian provinces of al-Hasaka, al-Raqqa and the Turkish cities of Sanli Urfa and Mardin.

During a meeting on Tuesday in Aleppo, the Program ratified 27 projects as part of its fourth phase.

The new projects are related to agricultural researches, border fire brigades, school rehabilitation activities, restoring Najm Castle, service projects in Azaza town, establishing an immigration and passport centers at Jerablus border gate and other service, scientific and environmental projects.

Later, a medical center was opened in Deir Jmal town in Aleppo, which is co-funded by the Syrian State Planning Commission and the Syrian-Turkish Regional Cooperation Program.

H. Said /Idelbi