Jordanian Economic Delegation Paid First Official Visit to Syria Since Regime Change

Get ready for some major movement in jordanian-syrian relations! A high-level jordanian economic delegation is gearing up to visit syria on may 26, marking the first official visit since the previous regime’s downfall. The goal? To boost economic ties between the two nations.

Visit Signaled New Economic Horizons

The two-day visit is all about exploring the future of economic relations between the private sectors of jordan and syria. According to the jordan news agency, petra, this move highlights a commitment to strengthening connections.

Khalil hajj tawfiq, president of the jordan chamber of commerce (jcc), emphasized the significance of this visit. He noted that it’s the first official visit of the commercial and service sector under the jcc, organized with the foreign ministry, the jordanian embassy in damascus, and the federation of syrian chambers of commerce.

Delegation’S Size Reflected Strong Intentions

This delegation isn’t just a small group; it’s the largest private-sector delegation to visit syria since the fall of the previous regime, showing just how serious jordan is about this initiative. The delegation includes presidents of jordan’s chambers of commerce and representatives from all commercial and service sectors, ensuring a wide range of expertise and interests are represented.

During the visit, the delegation is set to engage in extensive talks with syrian ministers of economy, trade, and services. They’ll also meet with the president and members of the syrian chambers of commerce federation and prominent figures from syria’s private sector to discuss mutual opportunities and challenges.

Future Plans Were Discussed

The jordanian delegation aims to support syria in rebuilding its economy, especially with the easing of sanctions and syria’s reintegration into the arab and international scenes. Hajj tawfiq stated that the jordanian private sector is committed to standing by the syrian private sector, helping it achieve a strong, open economy connected with jordan.

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