Damascus, May 27 (Petra) — Syria has extended an official invitation to Jordanian companies to participate in its post-war reconstruction, signaling a potential new chapter in economic cooperation between the two countries.

During a meeting in Damascus on Monday evening with members of a visiting Jordanian economic delegation, Syrian Minister of Public Works and Housing, Mustafa Abdulrazzaq, called on Jordanian firms specializing in contracting, construction, and engineering consultancy to take part in rebuilding Syria’s war-affected areas.

Abdulrazzaq emphasized his government’s interest in leveraging Jordan’s expertise in infrastructure development, particularly in solar-powered road lighting. He also encouraged Jordanian companies to contribute to the rehabilitation and management of Syria’s public housing and construction entities, adding that the Syrian government offers various incentives to facilitate cross-border investment.

He noted that Syria is now focused on restoring destroyed regions, investing in their development, and expanding housing projects under cooperative associations. These reconstruction opportunities, he said, are open to both Arab and international firms.

The minister also praised Jordan’s humanitarian role since the onset of the Syrian conflict, highlighting the Kingdom’s early and continued support for Syrian refugees.
Private Sector Cooperation

Leading the Jordanian delegation, President of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce Senator Khalil Al-Haj Tawfiq stated that the visit aims to renew commercial and investment ties with Syria. He said Jordanian businesses are eager to establish strategic partnerships and contribute to reconstruction efforts.

Al-Haj Tawfiq pointed to Jordan’s well-developed construction and engineering sectors, which have the capacity to support Syria’s rebuilding efforts, including infrastructure, housing rehabilitation, and renewable energy projects. He pledged to provide Syria with a list of Jordanian firms in renewable energy and street lighting and proposed organizing a specialized business forum to promote Jordanian capabilities in construction and housing.

President of the Jordanian Contractors Association, Fouad Al-Duweiri, affirmed the readiness of Jordan’s contracting sector to deliver a full suite of services, including construction, consulting, and mechanical training aligned with modern building codes. He expressed willingness to cooperate with Syrian private sector entities on infrastructure and housing projects.

Similarly, Ibrahim Nawaisah, who represents the construction sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, underscored Jordan’s regional track record, especially in executing large-scale projects in Iraq and the Gulf. He described Syria’s reconstruction as a mutual interest that could strengthen economic ties between the two nations.

Fahd Abu Jaber, a member of the Jordanian Engineering Business Forum, outlined how Jordanian engineering consultancies could contribute to Syria’s recovery. These contributions, he said, could include traffic solutions, hospital and school rehabilitation, water and sewage infrastructure development, and urban master planning.

The Syrian invitation and the Jordanian response underscore a growing interest in rebuilding economic bridges through reconstruction and cross-sector cooperation a development that could hold long-term benefits for both sides.

//Petra// RZ
27/05/2025 11:01:26