AMMAN — The Jordanian-Syrian Economic
Forum, organized by the
Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), in cooperation with
Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, resumed its activities in the
Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
اضافة اعلان
The forum, which is scheduled to conclude October 10,
constitutes an important economic impetus to further strengthen trade relations
between the two brotherly countries and launch a phase of commercial partnership
to stronger levels to meet common aspirations.
Speaking at the event, Syrian Minister of Industry
Ziad Sabbagh said the current global economic developments require the two
countries to draw a road map and reconsider their common economic status, which
would be reflected jointly by establishing industrial partnerships that achieve
added value and high quality.
Syria, he added, is working today to rehabilitate
its industrial sector, which was subject to systematic sabotage and destruction
during the crisis that reflected in its contribution to
Syria’s GDP.
Syria is seeking industrial partnerships with Jordan
to help it rehabilitate its sectors and import raw materials, he noted, lauding the level of current bilateral relations.
He called on taking advantage of the comparative
advantages available in the two countries, especially in labor, raw materials
and industries , highlighting importance of launching complementary work
and exchanging expertise.
For his part, Syrian Minister of Agriculture
Mohammad Hassan Qatna pointed to Syria’s official interest in strengthening his
country’s relations with Jordan in the economic fields, especially in the agricultural domain.
Qatna also referred to continuous coordination in
this regard, which has led to new understandings related to the agricultural
field and facilitating exchange of agricultural products between the two sides.
Syria, he noted, has a “strong” desire to benefit
from the Jordanian poultry industry, adding that his country will harness its
capabilities for the Jordanian private sector to establish joint investments and
integrate technology into this sector.
The Syrian agricultural sector is able to compete in
export markets and provide products according to the standard specifications
countrywide, he pointed out.
Syria reached an understanding with Jordan regarding
plant quarantine, he noted, calling on launching a single health certificate
and veterinary quarantine system.
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