Prospects of Economic, Trade Relations with Iran Discussed

Damascus, (ST) – Finance Minister Ismail Ismail discussed with Iranian Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, Farhad Zargar the reality and the future of economic, trade, banking and financial relations between the two friendly countries.

The two sides discussed “the mechanisms for implementing joint economic cooperation signed between the two countries date to 3/16/2015 by evaluating the results of the items if the agreement in order to overcome obstacles, and take real actions that contribute to application to meet the aspirations of both countries.

This agreement aims to provide real investments facilities to the Iranian investors in Syria by providing the appropriate atmosphere for the establishment of investment projects that enhance mutual cooperation.

Dr. Ismail stressed the importance of the agreement in the establishment of a real investment projects in Syria, particularly in agriculture, oil, energy and industry sectors.

For his part, Mr. Zargar expressed the desire of the Iranian side in the establishment of investment and development projects in Syria that contribute to the strengthening of the Syrian people’s ability to survive and meet the aspirations of the two peoples and the two countries.

Technical committees specialized in the implementation of the agreement signed between Syria and Iran, headed by the Secretary General of the Cabinet Taiyseer al –Zou’bi and Iranian Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Farhard Zargar started discussing the mechanisms of implementing the agreement on the ground within a specific timeframe, and to overcome the difficulties before starting the implementation of various investment projects included in this agreement.

SH. Kh.