Within the framework of the Syrian-Cypriot relations and in order to foster and increase economic relations between Syria and Cyprus, a high level official delegation, visited Cyprus from 3rd to 5th November 2010 to attend the 1st Syrian Cypriot Business Forum.
The 1st Syrian Cypriot Business Forum aims at the following:
To provide an insight into Syria's latest economical fgures and prospects
To promote Syria as a stable market and a strategic location in the region
To promote the Syrian Cypriot Business Council and its role in increasing the volume of trade and investment exchange between Syria and Cyprus, as well as to focus on tourism as an important element to increase trade exchanges
Networking between businessmen, in order to develop new investment opportunities through bilateral business meetings
The organisers of the forum:
The Prime Ministry
Ministry of Economy and Trade
Syrian Cypriot Business Council
Syrian Enterprise and Business Centre
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cyprus in Nicosia
Cyprus Embassy in Syria
Syrian Embassy in Cyprus
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
Syrian Cypriot Business Association
The forum witnessed the participation of more than 50 Cypriot companies and 60 Syrian companies working in several fields such as: textile, plastic industry, chemical industry, tourism, shipping, contracting and pharmaceuticals