Tehran, Damascus to Launch A Joint Free Zone: Envoy

Syria’s Ambassador to Iran Shafiq Dayoub said a joint free zone will be launched between Iran and Syria in the near future.

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03 March 2024

EghtesadOnline: The relations between the two countries are ‘historical and strategic’ and serve the security of the region, he said, emphasizing that Tehran and Damascus will continue to develop their friendly ties.

Speaking at a conference on the opportunities in the Syrian market, the envoy expressed hope that the cooperation between the two countries will be expanded in all areas, especially in the economic, scientific and cultural fields.

A new chapter of cooperation has opened between the two countries, he said, hoping that the agreements inked between the two sides will produce positive results.

The development and reconstruction of the damaged factories, overhauling and reconstructing renewable electricity power plants, launching new production lines to produce medicines and construction of residential units are among major projects in Syria, Dayoub maintained.

The Syrian government attaches great importance to its relations with Iran in the fields of science, technology and technology parks, he stated.

Iranian products have high quality and are offered to the international markets with fair and reasonable prices, he said, adding, “We intend to introduce the products of the two countries to consumers.”

He invited Iranian companies to participate in the tender notices in Syria.

Highlighting the significance of participating in the exhibitions of the two countries, Syria’s ambassador said the exhibitions are the most important platforms for introducing the products of the two countries, IRNA reported.

The Conference of Introducing the Opportunities of Entering the Syrian Market was held at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran with the participation of the Syrian envoy, Director General of West Asia Office of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran  Abdolamir Rabihavi and a number of economic activists of the two countries. / Tasnim