Syria and Jordan sign 11 agreements to strengthen economic ties
- Syria and Jordan signed 11 agreements aimed at strengthening economic ties across various sectors, including agriculture, transport, and energy.
- The agreements include eight memoranda of understanding, two executive programs, and one cooperation protocol, focusing on areas such as food security and higher education.
- Trade between the two countries reached 334 million Jordanian dinars ($471 million) in 2025, nearly tripling from 116 million dinars in 2024.
- Both nations discussed improving trade logistics and supply chains, particularly in the pharmaceutical and food industries, and considering the establishment of a joint economic city along the border.
- Energy cooperation was a significant focus, with talks about supplying Syria's natural gas needs and coordinating gas requirements for 2027.
- The council also addressed transport enhancements, including a regional railway corridor and the upgrade of key border crossings to facilitate smoother truck movements.
