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AMMAN — Syria on Monday invited Jordanian companies to participate in reconstruction efforts.
The invitation came during a meeting in Damascus on Monday between Syrian Minister of Public Works and Housing Mustafa Abdulrazzaq and members of a visiting Jordanian economic delegation.
Abdulrazzaq urged Jordanian firms specialising in contracting, construction and engineering consultancy to take part in efforts to rebuild war-damaged areas across Syria, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
He highlighted the Syrian government’s interest in tapping into Jordan’s experience, particularly in infrastructure and solar-powered road lighting.
Abdulrazzaq also encouraged Jordanian companies to contribute to the rehabilitation and management of Syria’s public housing and construction entities, adding that the Syrian government offers various incentives to facilitate cross-border investment.
The minister noted that Syria is prioritising the restoration of devastated regions, expansion of housing under cooperative associations and rehabilitation of public construction institutions.
He added that the government offers incentives to encourage cross-border investment, welcoming participation from Arab and international companies.
The minister also praised Jordan’s humanitarian support throughout the Syrian conflict, especially its role in hosting refugees.
President of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq, who leads the Jordanian delegation, said that the visit aims to revive commercial and investment ties.
Haj Tawfiq expressed the private sector’s readiness to forge strategic partnerships to support Syria’s recovery.
He cited Jordan’s “strong” construction and engineering sectors, and pledged to provide a list of Jordanian companies specialised in renewable energy and street lighting.
The JCC president proposed a "dedicated" business forum to showcase Jordanian capabilities in construction and housing.
President of the Jordanian Contractors Association Fouad Duweiri expressed the readiness of Jordan’s contracting sector to deliver services, including construction, consulting and mechanical training aligned with modern building standards.
He welcomed collaboration with Syria’s private sector in infrastructure and housing projects.
Representative of the construction and building materials sector at the JCC Ibrahim Nawaisah pointed to Jordan’s regional experience, particularly in Iraq and the Gulf, and said Syria’s reconstruction presents a “shared” interest that could reinforce economic ties.
Fahd Abu Jaber, a member of the Jordanian Engineering Business Forum, outlined potential contributions from Jordanian consultancies, including urban planning, traffic management, and rehabilitation of hospitals, schools and water infrastructure.
The discussions signal a "renewed" interest in economic cooperation through reconstruction, which both sides said it could yield “lasting benefits”.