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Amman hosts Jordanian-Syrian talks to boost economic cooperation
AMMAN — The Jordanian-Syrian Economic and Trade Committee convened in Amman on Tuesday, co-chaired by Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah and Syrian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer Khalil. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in key areas, including transport, agriculture, customs, standards and metrology, food and drug regulation, industrial cities, and free zones, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. Both sides reiterated their commitment to advancing bilateral ties and emphasised the need to mobilise all available resources to overcome obstacles hindering trade, in line with the outcomes of the High Coordination Council meeting held in Damascus, co-chaired by the foreign ministers of both countries. Qudah highlighted the importance of holding regular meetings of the joint committee, noting that such engagements reflect the countries' commitment to expanding cooperation frameworks and addressing challenges arising from the current exceptional international circumstances. Khalil, for his part, described the committee's work as a reflection of the strong ties between the two countries and a practical step toward implementing previously agreed-upon decisions. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Dana Zoubi, who led the Jordanian delegation in the preparatory meetings, and her Syrian counterpart, Deputy Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Basel Abdul Hanan, presented a briefing on the outcomes of the sessions concluded on Monday. Key outcomes included the formation of specialised technical committees to ensure continuous coordination and resolve trade-related issues, as well as a joint review of the bilateral free trade agreement with the goal of reactivation through the development of mutually prioritised product lists. The two sides also reaffirmed agreements from recent land transport technical committee meetings held in Amman. Additional outcomes included the reopening of the Bab Al Hawa crossing for transit trade and the completion of maintenance on the Syrian section of the Hejaz Railway, both seen as important steps towards facilitating smoother cross-border trade and regional connectivity. The two sides also agreed to launch a comprehensive capacity-building plan for Syria, including training in consumer protection, market monitoring, competition, industrial property registration, supply systems, warehouse management, issuance of electronic certificates of origin, industrial sector databases, digital transformation, food and drug regulation, and metrology. The committee also discussed steps to expedite the registration of Jordanian pharmaceuticals in Syria. Jordan expressed its readiness to provide technical training and share expertise in regulatory oversight, inspection, horizontal storage, and digital transformation. The Ministry of Industry and Trade is currently developing a digital product to document Jordan's experience in training and e-automation. Both sides stressed the importance of developing unified standards and agreed to establish a timeline for mutual recognition of technical specifications. It was also agreed that certificates of conformity issued by the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organisation would be accepted for Jordanian products entering the Syrian market. The two countries also exchanged indicative lists of agricultural products suitable for mutual trade, along with proposed export timelines aligned with each country's production seasons. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
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5 days ago
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Jordan, Syria Discuss Trade Expansion, Technical Cooperation at Joint Committee Meeting - Jordan News
The Jordanian-Syrian Economic and Trade Committee convened in Amman on Tuesday, co-chaired by Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah and Syrian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Shaar, to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation and enhancing economic integration across key sectors. اضافة اعلان The meeting focused on fostering collaboration in transportation, agriculture, customs, specifications and standards, pharmaceuticals and food safety, industrial zones, and free economic areas, as part of efforts to elevate economic relations and advance mutual interests. The ministers underlined the importance of removing barriers to trade exchange and achieving tangible progress in joint projects, in line with outcomes from the inaugural session of the Supreme Coordination Council, chaired by the foreign ministers of both countries in Damascus. Qudah highlighted the need for regular meetings of the Joint Committee, noting the shared commitment to expanding cooperation despite global economic challenges. Shaar emphasized the strategic importance of implementing previously signed agreements and reaffirmed the strength of the ties between the two nations. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Industry, Dana Zoubi, and Deputy Syrian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade, Basil Abdul Hanan who led the preparatory meetings presented a summary of the outcomes of technical discussions. Key agreements included the formation of specialized technical committees for rapid coordination, a review of the bilateral free trade agreement, and the preparation of updated commodity lists of interest to both countries. The committee reaffirmed the outcomes of the technical land transport meetings held in Amman, particularly those related to regional trade facilitation, the reopening of the Bab al-Hawa crossing for transit trade, and the rehabilitation of the Syrian segment of the Hejaz railway. Both sides also agreed to build institutional capacity on the Syrian side through a comprehensive action plan that includes training programs in consumer protection, market oversight, national production protection, electronic certification, container management, trademark registration, digital transformation, and sector-specific topics in agriculture, food, and pharmaceuticals. Discussions also addressed the acceleration of registering Jordanian pharmaceuticals in Syria, with Jordan offering technical training and support in areas such as inspection, compliance monitoring, and warehouse management. A digital product documenting Jordan's expertise in training and e-automation is currently under development by the Ministry. The committee further emphasized the need to develop joint standards, adopt a timetable for mutual recognition of specifications, and approve conformity certificates issued by the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization for access to the Syrian market. Additionally, both countries exchanged indicative lists of agricultural products eligible for mutual trade, alongside proposed export timelines that align with each country's seasonal production cycles.
