Amman: President of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce Khalil Al-Haj Tawfiq met with Chairman of the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports Qutaiba Badawi to discuss ways of facilitating import and export operations between the two countries, aiming to improve trade flow and strengthen joint economic activity.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting was held at the authority's headquarters and included Jordan's Ambassador to Syria Sufian Al-Qudah. It focused on enhancing bilateral trade flows and ensuring smoother access for goods in both directions to support a balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship. The discussions also addressed the existing customs tariff system, looking at ways to simplify procedures, reduce costs, and harmonize technical and administrative requirements to ease goods movement across border crossings.
Al-Haj Tawfiq emphasized Jordan's business sector commitment to following royal directives to strengthen economic ties with Syria, especially in light of the outcomes of the second session of the Higher Coordination Council between the two nations, held in Amman. He stressed the importance of building on historical relations and translating them into practical economic cooperation, driven by shared interests rather than reciprocity.
Badawi affirmed Syria's commitment to expanding export opportunities for Syrian products in the Jordanian market and facilitating Jordanian goods' entry into Syria. He highlighted the need for a clear customs framework that serves both countries. Furthermore, he emphasized ongoing coordination with stakeholders to support bilateral trade relations and broaden cooperation, enhancing the private sector's role in this process.
Ambassador Al-Qudah stated that Syria's success is closely linked to Jordan's success, praising recent developments in Syria's new phase. He emphasized the importance of providing maximum facilitation to the private sector to advance trade relations and make better use of available opportunities.