The Syrian cabinet approved the law among a number of others

The Syrian cabinet has approved a draft law regulating the entry and residence of Arabs and foreigners in Syria.

Another draft law was approved exempting public sector companies from customs duties and other taxes and fees to import basic food materials for six months.

The cabinet also approved the agreement between the Oil and Mineral Resources Ministry and Russian Soyuz Neft Gas Company for oil and gas excavations in Syria's regional waters.

Translated and edited by the Syrian Observer