Retail & Trade

17-01-2002

Syria and Saudi Arabia exchanged on Wednesday the documents ratifying the set up of a free trade area between them.

Syria, Iran to establish joint industrial research centres

07-01-2002

The Syrian Ministry of Higher Education will co-operate with the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in establishing joint scientific and industrial research centres in the two countries.

Syria Denies EU Accusations of Export Subsidies

31-12-2001

Syria does not allow any public organism to subsidise its exports of cotton yarns, according to said Shibli Abu Fakher, assistant minister of economy.

Syrian Trade Centre Opens in Baghdad

24-12-2001

A new Syrian trade centre was opened in Baghdad on Monday, in the presence of Mohammad Mahdi Saleh, Iraq's trade minister.

Syria’s WTO Entry Talks Bid Blocked By U.S.

17-12-2001

According to senior diplomats in Geneva, a move by Syria to join the World Trade Organisation has been blocked by the United States and Israel, reported UPI.

Syria Determined to Join WTO

17-12-2001

A Syrian high-ranking official confirmed Syria's determination to enter the World Trade Organisation, after rumours of US and Israel pressures to keep it out.

Syria to EU: We Are Not Dumping Textile Prices

03-12-2001

In a meeting with a European Union representative, the Syrian Minister of Economy, Mohammad Al-Imadi, assured that Syria was not subsidising its exporters of clothing and apparels and that it was not dumping the export price of cotton yarns.

Syrian-Lebanese Trade Grows by 28 percent in First 6 Months of Year

26-11-2001

According to figures released by The Syrian-Lebanese Higher Council, trade between the two countries grew by 28 percent in the first 6 months of 2001 to reach USD 175 million, reported Al-Baath.

Lebanese Goods Blocked at Syrian Borders For Over Six Months

26-11-2001

Lebanese goods are sometimes blocked at the Syrian borders for more than six months because of doubts on their certificate of origin, said Tishreen.

Syria to Join World Trade Organisation

12-11-2001

Syria has officially filed a request to enter the World Trade Organisation, Al-Mustaqbal reported.

Law Governing Free Trade Zones to be Amended

12-11-2001

In an interview to Tishreen, Dr Adnan Suleiman, head of the Free trade zone authority, said that the scope of work of the zones is to be expanded.

Free Markets Turnover Reaches USD 20 million

12-11-2001

By the end of September, sales of the free markets authority reached USD20 million, reported Al Sharq al Awsat. Kamal al Faqir, head of the authority, said that free markets are present in Damascus as well as Aleppo, Lattakia and Tartous.

Syria and Oman Lift Trade Barriers

05-11-2001

The first meeting of the Syrian-Omani Higher Council ended in Damascus with the signing of a range of agreements between the two countries, Al-Sharq Al-Awsat said.

Three Syrian Businessmen Banned From Entering Iraq

05-11-2001

The Syrian Minister of Interior issued an order banning three prominent traders to enter Iraq, reported Al Hayat.

A Tighter Control on Syrian Goods to Iraq

29-10-2001

The Syrian authorities have tightened their control over goods being exported to Iraq, reported An Nahar.

Iraqi Liaison Office in Tartous Port

29-10-2001

The Iraqi Transport and Communications Ministry is getting ready to open a liaison office in the Syrian port of Tartus, Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reported.

Syria to Apply to Join WTO

29-10-2001

Syria on Monday said it would apply for World Trade Organisation membership, but acknowledged it needed a comprehensive economic policy review, Zawya reported.

Customs Union Between Syria and Three Arab Countries

22-10-2001

Dr Ahmad Jouayli, secretary-general of the Arab Economic Union declared that next year will see the start of the establishment of a free trade zone between Syria and three other countries, reported Al Baath.

Iraq Ratifies Co-operation Agreement with Syria

15-10-2001

Iraq's decision-making Revolutionary Command Council on Saturday ratified a cooperation agreement between Iraq and Syria, the official Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported.

Moroccan Prime Minister Expected Sunday in Damascus

15-10-2001

Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi is expected in Damascus Sunday for talks with his Syrian counterpart, Mohammad Mustafa Miro, reported Zawya.