Syria and Jordan discuss the developing bilateral economic relations
The two sides discussed the role of businessmen and members of chambers of commerce in developing and activating relations and opening new horizons for them in the interest of the peoples of the two countries.
During the meeting at the ministry building, Minister Al-Barazi affirmed Syria’s keenness to provide various forms of sponsorship and support for every activity or work that contributes to revitalizing economic and commercial relations and serving the interests of the two peoples in Syria and Jordan.
He also pointed out to the importance of continuing communication and meetings between businessmen and owners of economic activities in both countries and establishing economic projects and programs that would contributes to increasing trade exchange and covering the needs of the two countries’ markets for various goods, materials and national products.
The Minister indicated that, the government in Syria is constantly working to provide an investment environment that guarantees the establishment of successful investment projects that achieve mutual benefit.
Minister Al-Barazi pointed out that there are 600 Syrian companies that have partners from Jordanian businessmen.
Meanwhile, Al-Kabariti, praised the new investment law in Syria and the existing relations with the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce. He stressed the keenness of Jordanian businessmen to develop economic relations with Syria and their desire to establish investment projects and activate the movement of trade exchange between the two countries.
Talks during the meeting focused on the importance of facilitating the movement of people, goods and commodities between the Syrian and Jordanian sides. The talks also reviewed reducing freight charges, activating the Syrian-Jordanian free zone, and giving flexibility in unloading goods.
Raghda Sawas