Khan al-Harir Expo Reflects Aleppo Industrialists’ Ability to Continue Working Despite Challenges

DAMASCUS– The 2nd Khan al-Harir fashion and textiles expo was concluded on Tuesday. More than 65 companies specialized in clothing, fabrics, menswear as well as women and kids wear took part in the event which was organized by the Aleppo Chamber of Industry with support from the Syrian Exports Supporting Agency.

Visiting the expo, Industry Minister Ahmad al-Hamou stressed the quality of the exhibits that affirm the ability of Aleppo industrialists to continue working despite challenges.

He said the ministry spares no effort to eliminate all obstacles hindering the industrialists production process, vowing more facilitations and procedures to meet the industrialists’ needs.

 On Monday, Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Adib Mayaleh visited the expo and stressed its importance as being a reflection of the steadfastness and determination of Aleppo industrialists to continue production and maintain high standards of quality even during difficult circumstances due to terrorist attacks.

During a tour at the expo pavilions, Minister Mayaleh expressed hope that in the near future, similar events will be organized in Aleppo city, noting that a meeting with members of the Aleppo Chamber of Industry is due to be held to tackle all problems and obstacles facing them, according to SANA.

For his part, Head of the Aleppo Chamber of Industry, Fares al-Shehabi said this is the third expo organized by the Industry Chamber after the success of the previous ones held in Damascus and Beirut, adding that it is a message that industry has survived all the destruction, material losses and terrorist attacks on Aleppo city.

Al-Shehabi urged the government to support industry sector in Aleppo so it can restore its role in the economic development process in Syria, highlighting the facilitations and necessary production requirements provided by the Aleppo Chamber of Industry to ensure safe environment for industrialists to produce.

Chairman of the Federation of the Syrian Chambers of Commerce, Ghassan al-Qalla’a, expressed hope to reopen the doors for Syrian exports to Iraq and Egypt, noting that other exhibitions will be held in Moscow and Cyprus to showcase Syrian products.

The 2nd Khan al-Harir fashion and textiles expo kicked off on Sunday at Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus.

Hamda Mustafa