Syria and Jordan signed today, Monday, at Tishreen Palace in Damascus, a memorandum of understanding for technical cooperation, aimed at strengthening ties and exchanging expertise in the field of civil aviation, within the framework of the third session of the Syrian-Jordanian Supreme Coordination Council.
The head of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Air Transport, Omar Al-Husri, stated in a statement to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) that the memorandum represents an important step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation and consolidating a professional partnership based on the exchange of expertise and leveraging the capabilities available to both sides.
Al-Husri pointed out that the importance of the memorandum lies in opening wider avenues for cooperation in vital areas including aviation safety and security, air navigation, economic regulation, and monitoring compliance with international standards, alongside the exchange of experts and technical experiences.
Al-Husri emphasized that the Authority attaches special importance to unifying efforts and coordinating positions at regional and international forums, particularly within the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), thereby enhancing the presence of both countries and supporting their shared interests.
He noted that the Authority views the memorandum as a practical framework for sustainable cooperation and an additional step in the path of developing Syria's civil aviation sector, and strengthening cooperation and integration relations with Jordan, which will positively reflect on the level of services and operational efficiency.
The memorandum was signed on behalf of the Syrian side by Samih Arabi, Deputy Head of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Air Transport, and on behalf of the Jordanian side by Duaf Allah Al-Farajat, Head of the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission.
The expanded meeting of the third session of the Syrian-Jordanian Supreme Coordination Council was held today, chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan Al-Shaybani, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ayman Safadi, with the participation of ministerial and technical delegations from both sides.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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