Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met with Signe Brudeset, Director General for Regional Department at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs , and Hilde Haraldstad, Chargé d’Affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Damascus, to discuss prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation through the exchange of expertise and communication between economic institutions, paving the way for constructive future partnerships.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed opportunities to develop bilateral economic relations and expand areas of joint work in line with Syria’s development priorities and support for productive sectors.
Al-Shaar stressed Syria’s commitment to enhancing economic openness and advancing international cooperation, praising the important role Norway can play in supporting economic and developmental initiatives.
For her part, Haraldstad expressed her country’s interest in exploring available opportunities in the Syrian market and strengthening channels of communication with economic stakeholders.
