Lattakia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Discusses Enhancing Economic Cooperation and Expertise Exchange with the Italian Ambassador
Lattakia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Discusses Enhancing Economic Cooperation and Expertise Exchange with the Italian Ambassador
The President of the Lattakia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Anas Joud, received His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Syria on Sunday morning, May 24, 2026, at the Chamber's headquarters. The meeting was attended by several board members, Lattakia Executive Bureau members Dr. Essam Soufi and Mr. Bashar Kilo, alongside Mr. Adib Joud representing the Italian Consulate.
The discussions centered on the future prospects of partnership between the two countries, featuring intensive talks on the following key areas:
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Institutional Partnership: Exploring the signing of a twinning agreement between the Lattakia Chamber and an Italian counterpart to exchange expertise.
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Facilitating Business Mobility: Requesting easier visa procedures for Syrian business communities, merchants, and industrialists.
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Transport and Tourism: Discussing mechanisms to revitalize tourism and develop commercial transport routes for both passengers and cargo.
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Building Trust: The Italian Ambassador affirmed his country's interest in rebuilding channels of communication and expanding mutual investment opportunities.
This visit aligns with the Lattakia Chamber of Commerce and Industry's strategy to expand its international relations network and develop the local investment environment
25/5/2026
