Industry, Internal Trade, and Consumer Protection Minister Bassel Abdul Hannan affirmed that the industrial cooperation agreement signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lays the foundation for a new phase of cooperation between the two countries, charting a path to develop industrial and economic relations and enhance their partnership.
Minister Abdul Hannan clarified, in a statement published by the Ministry of Industry, Internal Trade, and Consumer Protection channel on Telegram today, Wednesday, that the signing of the agreement comes within the framework of President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and embodies the solid fraternal relations between the two countries, pointing out the importance of enhancing cooperation and integration and unifying efforts to face economic challenges and achieve common interests.
Enhancing Cooperation and Integration
Minister Abdul Hannan said: "We in the Ministry of Industry, Internal Trade, and Consumer Protection believe that current economic challenges require enhancing cooperation and integration and unifying efforts, to achieve common interests and open wider horizons for industrial development." He added: "The agreement does not represent merely a traditional framework for cooperation, but constitutes a practical platform for exchanging expertise and knowledge, and transferring successful experiences in the fields of industrial systems and legislation, and elevating production efficiency and quality standards, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of national products and opening wider opportunities for them to reach regional and international markets."
Joint Working Groups
Minister Abdul Hannan affirmed that joint working groups will work on developing executive programs that contribute to developing the infrastructure of industrial cities, attracting quality investments, and enhancing the efficiency of supply and logistics chains, along with focusing on training and qualifying human resources and developing their technical, technological, and innovative capabilities, in line with industrial development requirements. The Minister continued: "We look forward with great confidence and determination that this partnership with our brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will constitute a qualitative leap serving the interests of our two countries, and opening wider horizons for our public and private sectors to achieve sustainable economic development and a better future for our peoples."
Minister Abdul Hannan and Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud signed an industrial cooperation agreement earlier today at the Yamama Palace in the capital Riyadh, in the presence of President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, with the aim of enhancing relations between the two countries, expanding the horizons of partnership, and exchanging expertise and scientific, technical, and consultative capabilities.
International Context
In the same context, this step comes within the framework of continuous efforts to enhance economic ties between Arab countries, as Syria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seek to unify efforts to achieve sustainable development. For his part, officials indicated that this agreement reflects the commitment of both countries to developing the industrial sector and improving the quality of national products.
Future Steps
The Minister added that joint teams will work on developing precise executive plans to ensure the success of this partnership. He pointed out that training and qualification will be two main pillars in this stage, to ensure the sustainability of industrial development. These efforts will continue to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.
Conclusion
This agreement comes as an important step towards enhancing industrial and economic cooperation between Syria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, opening new horizons for sustainable development. This partnership is expected to contribute to achieving significant economic benefits for the two fraternal peoples.
Sources
Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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