Head of Syrian-Russian Business Council: Syrian products are demanded in the Russian markets
The Head of the Syrian-Russian Business Council Jamal Qanbariyeh has stated that Syria is recovering economically, and the time has come to revive the Syrian economy.
Qanbariyeh added in his interview with “Tishreen” Newspaper that the volume of trade exchange between Syria and Russia has witnessed a great development, although it is still below ambitions.
He said that the capabilities of the two countries are much greater than that, and this volume must be increased by strengthening joint cooperation in various fields, especially economic and commercial relations between Syria and Russia, and work to increase trade exchange between them.
Qanbariyeh said that there are efforts by both sides to bring customs legislation closer between Syria and Russia, and work to find a mechanism to expand trade exchange operations to include various Syrian products.
Qanbariyeh indicated that there are desirable exports in Russia, especially vegetables and citrus fruits, particularly oranges, fruits, some vegetables, olive oil, etc.
He went on to say that there is cooperation with the government sector and numerous agreements to establish Russian-Syrian joint companies to implement investment projects that benefit both countries, and to promote the Syrian productive, commercial, industrial and banking sectors.
Qanbariyeh pointed out that Syria is going through a phase of economic openness today to attract investors, but what hinders that is the inability to secure the best investment environment in terms of energy, electricity, and all the requirements of industry, transportation, communications, and others, due to the repercussions of the foreign-backed war and sanctions.
Qanbariyeh also stressed the importance of strengthening relations in the field of domestic and foreign tourism, especially in friendly countries, pointing out that “tourism in Russia is one of the largest in the world, so we are working to increase the number of Russian tourists to Syria”.
Qanbariyeh concluded: “The Syrian-Russian Business Council is working to encourage economic relations to advance the productive and commercial sectors, and to invest in industry, import, export, promotion and others, to implement investment projects that benefit both countries.”
- al-Mohammad