Activities of Rebuild Syria 2017 exhibition kicked off on Tuesday with the participation of 164 companies from 23 Arab, European, Asian and African states.

Delegation of the Syrian-Russian Businessmen Council discussed on Tuesday with a large number of Russian businessmen the trade and economic relations between Syria and Russia and means of developing them, particularly with regards to the reconstruction process in Syria and inviting Russian companies to participate in this process.

Prime Minister Imad Khamis discussed on Monday with a delegation of Russian Duma Council, headed by Dmitry Sablin, the solid ties which connect Syria and Russia and the standing bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism in addition to the coordination in the economic, trade and scientific domains.

Electricity Minister Mohammad Zuhair Kharboutli stressed that during his visit to Tehran a number of contracts will be signed and deliberations will be held to import electricity plants to Syria to increase the stability of the electric system in the country.

Minister of Public Work and Housing Hussein Arnous on Saturday discussed with Indian delegation embracing a number of businessmen the mechanisms of cooperation between the two sides in the domain of construction.

Upon the directives of President Bashar al-Assad, Prime Minister Imad Khamis met on Monday members of Syrian corps within the framework of the conference of Foreign and Expatriates Ministry.

Under the patronage of Prime Minister Imad Khamis, the 1st Syrian Economic Dialogue Forum started its activities on Monday under the title “For a National Economic Solution.”

Prime Minister Imad Khamis met several businessmen and industrialists from the Arab and friendly countries of Libya, Egypt, Yemen, the UAE, Lebanon, Sudan, Iraq, Iran, Algeria and Sweden who are taking part in the 59th round of Damascus International Fair.

The Syrian Investment Agency (SIA) and the Syrian-Chinese Businessmen Council signed on Tuesday a joint work program aimed at promoting the investment opportunities available in Syria.

400 factories have so far returned to production in the industrial zone in al-Kallaseh in Aleppo, said member of the Industrial Zone’s Committee, Luai Sukkar.

Industry Minister Ahmad al-Hamo discussed with the Indian Ambassador in Damascus, Man Mohan Bhanot the outcomes of developing a fusion factory in Hama Iron and Steel Industries Company and possible future industrial projects.

The Iranian Ambassador in Damascus Javad Turk-Abadi affirmed that his country will participate actively in the Damascus International Fair which will be launched on the 17th of next August.

Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE) Tuesday session closed at transactions of 35,651 stocks in 66 deals, with an overall value of SYP 13.711 million, with the DSE closing at 2956.58 points and marking a decrease of 22.20 points.

Prime Minister Imad Khamis discussed on Wednesday with Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hussein Jaberi Ansari and the accompanying delegation means of enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in the political and economic domains.