Tehran, Damascus to establish joint construction company: Minister

Syrian Minister of Public Works and Housing Suhail Mohammad Abdul Latif announced that Tehran and Damascus will set up a joint construction company, underlining Iran’s priority for reconstruction of Syria.

“Iran has a priority in the reconstruction of Syria and this has been decided after Syria’s success in liberating its regions from the terrorist hands with efforts of the Syrian Army and support of our Iranian brothers,” Abdul Latif said, addressing a joint trade meeting between the two countries in Tehran on Tuesday, reported Fars News Agency.

He also underscored efforts to take practical steps to implement a key memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed earlier between Iran and Syria, and said that one of the best contents of the agreement is establishment of a joint construction company.

Syria has been involved in a war against terrorism since 2011 when sporadic unrest in the country was used by extremist groups backed by some states in the region and the West. Much of the occupied territories in Syria has been retaken by government forces.

In September, more than 60 companies and firms from Iran showcased their capabilities, products and potentials at the 61st edition of Damascus International Fair in

Syria, bidding for contracts on reconstruction projects in the war-torn country.

Director General of Syria’s General Organization for International Exhibitions and Fairs Ghassan Al-fakiani said on September 7 that scores of companies from Iran were participating in the 61st Damascus International Fair.

He added that initial talks and necessary coordination had been made with Iranian companies for signing contracts in the near future.