Syria has completed the formation of its side of the Syria-Uzbekistan Business Council to develop economic relations with Uzbekistan. Syria’s Ministry of Economy and Industry said the decision aims to regulate the work of joint business councils and strengthen economic cooperation with countries around the world.
The new structure will facilitate the exchange of experience between the business communities of the two countries and the establishment of direct partnerships between companies. Ahmed Anas Keles was appointed chairman of the council on the Syrian side.
Council officials appointed
Under a decision signed by Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar, Abdulghani Mohammed Imad al-Hamed and Mohammed Hussam al-Malih were appointed deputy chairmen.
Mohammed Louai Sukkar became secretary-general, Mohammed Amir Mohammed Rankousi became executive director, and Kamil Sabbagh Sharbati became director of public relations.
Under the decision, the council will operate in accordance with the basic statute, working agreement and procedural guide applicable to Syria’s joint business councils with other countries. The Syria-Uzbekistan Business Council was defined as the only business council authorized on the Syrian side for relations with Uzbekistan.
Economic engagement with Uzbekistan
The Syrian Joint Business Councils Coordination Committee will monitor the new council’s work, coordinate with the relevant institutions and ensure that its activities are carried out in line with Syria’s business council system and national economic priorities.
At the beginning of the month, an economic delegation comprising representatives of Syria’s Ministry of Economy and Industry and the Federation of Chambers of Industry and Commerce visited the Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The delegation examined the services and support mechanisms the chamber provides to the business community.
During a visit to Uzbekistan’s Agency for the Development of Light Industries on September 18, Nidal al-Shaar discussed efforts to develop the industrial sector. The talks addressed mechanisms for increasing production in the textile, ready-to-wear, leather and footwear sectors, improving product quality and enhancing competitiveness in foreign markets.
On September 7, Syria’s Ministry of Economy and Industry also decided to establish the Syrian side of the Syria-Ukraine Business Council.
