Location
P.O.Box 2908 Damascus – Syria
Phone no.
(+) 963 11 33 44 391/2
P.O.Box 2908 Damascus – Syria
(+) 963 11 33 44 391/2
The International Chamber of Commerce Syria (ICC Syria) met with His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Clemens Hach, Chargé d’Affaires of the Federal Republic of Germany in Damascus, to discuss avenues for deepening economic and technical cooperation between the two countries as part of Syria’s broader economic recovery and reintegration into the global economy.
Representing the International Chamber of Commerce Syria were:
*Mr. Naji Chaoui, Chairman of the Board,
*Mr. Marwan Affaki, Vice-Chairman and Chair of the Insurance Committee,
*Mr. Khalil Sara, Secretary General,
*Ms. Mouna Kiwan, Administrative Consultant and International Affairs Officer,
as well as staff members of the Chamber.
The ICC Syria representatives presented an overview of the Chamber’s key achievements, which include specialized training programs in international trade rules, arbitration, and trade finance, as well as active engagement in global ICC initiatives.
The discussions centered on expanding cooperation opportunities, with both sides underscoring the importance of technical collaboration, institutional capacity building, and knowledge exchange as essential drivers of sustainable economic development.
The meeting also highlighted several priority areas for future collaboration, including:
*Revitalizing the Syrian insurance market through the participation of German reinsurance companies and providing underwriting capacities that match the scale of new investments, particularly in the post-sanctions phase.
*Enhancing agricultural cooperation through the introduction of modern and sustainable farming technologies.
*Developing renewable energy solutions in line with global environmental trends.
*Upgrading the transportation sector to meet international standards.
*Strengthening vocational training in the financial sector.
*Advancing Syria’s textile industry through the transfer of modern technologies and German technical expertise.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to deepening Syrian-German economic cooperation, and a mutual conviction that Syria’s prosperity will be achieved through trade and investment rather than reliance on aid.
