Huge Turnout for Damascus International Fair

DAMASCUS, (ST)-The second day of Damascus International Fair witnessed huge turnout as more than 300 thousand people in addition to members of the participating Arab and foreign delegations visited the fair pavilions on Friday.

Information Minister Mohammad Ramez Turjman stressed that the huge turnout for the fair provides big evidence about Syria’s recovery which is being enhanced by the victories of the Syrian Arab army that restored security and stability to several areas in the country.

 “There are a huge number of people visiting the fair and we feel happy to see such a crowd of visitors, the minister told SANA.  

Samer al-Khalil, Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad, said in a statement to SANA that the number of visitors to Damascus International Fair exceeded expectations, and that the Fair is bustling with activity.

He added that this turnout and the big number of states and companies participating in the fair indicate the Fair’s success and confirm that Syria has entered the stage of recovery and victory, noting that 45 Arab and foreign countries and over 1,562 companies are taking part in the activities of the fair.  

Director of the General Establishment for Exhibitions and International Markets Fares Kurtali said that there are great numbers of visitors at the bus departure locations, and that the Fair’s administration and the relevant authorities are working to increase the number of vehicles to transport the largest possible number of visitors.

He added that the administration will also raise its readiness to accommodate the many visitors, noting that a questionnaire is being distributed to find out visitors’ opinions, and the results will be announced transparently.

Delegations of businessmen from Algeria, Iraq, Libya and Kuwait visited the Businessmen center in the fair and met with Syrian industrialists, traders and economists.

More than 80 local, Arab and foreign media outlets are covering the event.

Hamda Mustafa