Shafaq News/ Turkiye has liftedrestrictions on the export of Syrian goods and products to Turkish markets, asenior Syrian border official revealed on Tuesday.
Mazen Alloush, Directorof Public Relations at Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea BorderCrossings, said the decision followed extensive discussions between Syrian andTurkish trade officials. “This move reflects the depth of trade relationsbetween the two countries and will enhance economic cooperation and mutualtrade exchange,” Ahloush was quoted as saying by state news agency SANA.
He also expressed gratitude to Turkiye’sMinister of Trade for the decision and voiced hopes for continued collaborationbetween economic institutions to foster further progress.
Turkiye’s decision comes after years oftrade restrictions linked to international sanctions and regional conflicts.Ankara suspended a free trade agreement with Syria in 2011 following the Syrianconflict.
In a related development, Alloushannounced a separate agreement between Syria and Jordan that exempts Syriantrucks entering Jordanian territory from all previously imposed fees.
Meanwhile, Iraq is preparing to restarttrade with Syria after Damascus met Baghdad’s border security and customsrequirements, Hassan Al-Sheikh, Head of the Iraqi-Syrian Business Council, reportedon Monday.
“The Syrian side has completed allnecessary measures, and we are awaiting the signing of an agreement outliningoperational procedures and the list of permitted goods,” Al-Sheikh told ShafaqNews, adding that the border crossing is expected to reopen this week.
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