Syrian-Iranian talks to activate investment opportunities in Tartous

On June 27th, the Governor of Tartous Lawyer Safwan Abu Saada met with the Head of the Office for the Development of Economic Relations between Syria and Iran, Abbas Akbari, and the accompanying delegation. 

The two sides discussed the largest investment opportunities in the Governorate of Tartous in various sectors and the possibility of developing economic cooperation between the two countries to serve their common interests.

Governor Abu Saada said that the meeting carried important and constructive ideas. 

Akbari explained that the main objective of this visit is to develop and strengthen economic ties and relations between the two countries, take advantage of the capabilities and scientific development in Iran, and transfer its technologies to Syria to develop the Syrian economy. 

Akbari also discussed with the Chairman of the Tartous Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mazen Hammad the appropriate proposals and visions to overcome difficulties to advance the economic situation. 

Akbari stressed the importance of preparing lists of industries and investments in the governorate to provide appropriate support to them, especially export industries.

For their part, a number of members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented proposals to activate economic work, including guaranteeing the rights of traders and exporters between the two countries. 

Chairman Hammad stressed the necessity of boosting economic relations between the two countries and solving the obstacles that stand in the way of the development of economic relations. 

The Head of the Syrian-Iranian Joint Chamber of Commerce, Fahd Darwish, indicated that the meeting comes as a continuation of the plan set by the joint chamber.

O. al-Mohammad