Federation of Syrian Chambers of Industry Participates in the Private Sector Dialogue Conference in Damascus
Federation of Syrian Chambers of Industry Participates in the Private Sector Dialogue Conference in Damascus
The activities of the "First National Conference for Private Sector Dialogue in Syria" commenced at the Palace of Conferences in Damascus, running from June 1st to 3rd. The conference is organized by the Ministry of Economy and Industry, in close cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Syria, and in strategic partnership with the Government of Japan.
The event witnessed a prominent participation from the delegation of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Industry, which included: Eng. Mohamed Ayman Al-Mawlawi (Secretary-General of the Federation and Chairman of the Damascus and Countryside Chamber of Industry), Hassan Daaboul (Treasurer of the Federation), Iyad Beitinjaneh (Bureau Member of the Federation), Imad Taha Al-Qasim (Board Member and Chairman of the Aleppo Chamber of Industry), alongside board members Ahmed Mahdi Al-Khader and Nour El-Din Samha.
The conference aims to empower the Syrian private sector to play an organized and pivotal role in shaping the country's future economic vision and contributing to setting economic recovery priorities. It also seeks to chart practical pathways for building a competitive, sustainable, and productive economy, primarily based on an effective public-private partnership (PPP). Furthermore, the conference serves as an interactive platform to discuss the legal and operational challenges facing the business sector, while proposing necessary solutions and incentives to boost investment and build trust among all stakeholders.{C}
The opening speeches highlighted the state's direction toward adopting a new economic model that balances realism, ambition, and openness to achieve rapid developmental leaps. They also emphasized the importance of utilizing Syria's strategic geographical location and capitalizing on the capabilities of the Syrian people both at home and abroad.
The Federation’s delegation actively engaged in the panel discussions, which focused on three main pillars:
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Assessing the status and requirements of the regulatory, legislative, and investment environment.
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Activating the role of the private sector in the process of recovery and sustainable development.
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Shaping the future economic vision, developing the governance model, and defining the implementation roadmap
1/6/2026
