Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat met with Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Muhammad Nidal al-Shaar, in Damascus, the Syrian capital, where he was attending the 63rd International Damascus Trade Fair.
Bolat said the meeting addressed steps that could be taken to increase trade between the two countries to $10 billion.
Transport and customs cooperation
The parties evaluated opportunities for cooperation to facilitate trade, particularly through transport links and customs crossings. The role that Türkiye’s private sector could play in Syria’s reconstruction was also discussed.
Bolat said the commitment to monitor the agreements reached at the Türkiye-Syria JETCO Meeting held in April and turn them into concrete results had been reaffirmed.
The minister said efforts would continue to further strengthen economic and trade ties between Türkiye and Syria on the basis of mutual benefit.
Meeting held during the opening part of the fair program
Bolat said his visit to Damascus was taking place as part of the 63rd International Damascus Trade Fair, with the participation of a broad business delegation. The meeting with al-Shaar was held during the opening part of the visit program.