Amman, Oct. 13 (Petra) — Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Industry
(ACI) Fathi Al-Jaghbir met on Tuesday with Syrian Ambassador to
Jordan Ihsan Al-Rumman to discuss strengthening bilateral economic
and trade relations, expanding industrial and investment cooperation,
and facilitating joint ventures.

The meeting at ACI headquarters was attended by President of the
Syrian-Jordanian Business Council Emad Al-Nann, ACI Vice President
Dima Sukhtian, and board members from both the Jordan Chamber of
Industry and the Amman Chamber of Industry.

Al-Jaghbir emphasized the importance of translating historical ties
into active economic partnerships, noting that Jordan-Syria trade
volume recorded a 355 percent increase in 2025, reaching JD334
million compared to JD116 million in 2024.

He urged a shift toward sustainable productive partnerships,
industrial integration, raw material exchanges, and joint ventures to
reduce production costs and expand market reach. Al-Jaghbir also
called for resolving logistical challenges, easing freight transport,
and reactivating the joint Jordanian-Syrian Free Zone to enhance
cross-border trade.

For his part, Ambassador Al-Rumman affirmed the Syrian Embassy’s
commitment to addressing obstacles facing Jordanian exporters and
investors. He revealed that Syria is preparing around 850 draft laws
for legislative review, including economic and investment frameworks
aimed at modernizing the regulatory environment and encouraging
foreign investment.

Al-Rumman praised His Majesty King Abdullah II and the Jordanian
government for supporting Syria, particularly regarding efforts that
contributed to lifting economic sanctions.

Emad Al-Nann announced that preparations are underway to hold a
Syrian-Jordanian Business Forum in Damascus to connect private sector
leaders and translate trade opportunities into actionable projects.

Discussions also covered facilitating inputs for the agricultural
sector, streamlining custom procedures, and improving coordination
between relevant authorities in both countries.

//Petra// AF