Syria keen to sign Association Agreement with EU, Minister of Economy says
SANA | Feb 17, 2009
Syria keen to sign Association Agreement with EU, Minister of Economy says
DAMASCUS, (SANA) — Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Hosni Lutfi underlined Tuesday that Syria is interested in signing the Syrian-European Association Agreement and joining the World Trade Organization because this will help accelerate the economic reform program in the country.
The Minister, meeting his Slovak counterpart Lubomir Jahnatek , said Syria is advancing in the economic reform program and has made good progress in this regard.
He expressed desire to boost trade, economic and investment ties with Slovakia, referring to the need for signing new bilateral agreements and establishing a council for businessmen in both countries.
For his part, the Slovak Minister expressed his country’s interest in developing economic relations with Syria and consolidating bases of cooperation, showing Slovakia’s readiness to offer expertise in all fields with the Syrian side.
