Bilateral Committee Formed to Review Jordan-Syria Free Trade Agreement - Jordan News

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Bilateral Committee Formed to Review Jordan-Syria Free Trade Agreement Minister of Industry and Trade, Yarub Qudah, affirmed on Tuesday that the historical relations between Jordan and Syria have "returned to flourish through the efforts of both governments," pointing out that there are royal directives to support Syria since the regime change. اضافة اعلان Speaking during the meetings of the Jordanian-Syrian Joint Economic and Trade Committee, Qudah stated that both sides have established a Joint Coordinating Council to enhance bilateral relations and overcome obstacles to economic cooperation. For her part, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Dana Al-Zoubi, outlined the key agreements reached during the meetings, noting a "consensus on forming a bilateral committee to review the Free Trade Agreement between Jordan and Syria, prepare product lists, and form a direct communication committee to address private sector trade challenges." Al-Zoubi added, "We emphasized the need to expedite the reopening of the Bab al-Hawa border crossing and agreed on the mutual recognition of conformity certificates for Jordanian products entering Syria. We will also consider the approval of Jordanian pharmaceuticals," adding that "there was an agreement to provide training to the Syrian side on digital transformation at the Ministry of Industry and Trade." On agricultural matters, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mohammad Al-Hayari, said: "We agreed to develop an agricultural calendar between the two countries that meets the interests and needs of both sides. Trade exchange between the two countries has seen significant growth." He added, "We agreed to appoint contact points between the two countries to accelerate work and avoid bureaucratic complications." For his part, Syrian Minister of Industry, Mohammad Al-Shaar, said: "Syria has suffered greatly, and we are now facing both a breakthrough and significant challenges in rebuilding the state. We need the help of everyone interested in supporting Syria—Jordan is the first." Al-Shaar stressed that "the two countries need to integrate their interests. We share a common goal: improving the standard of living in both countries."
Source: Al-Mamlaka