Premier: Improving Industrial Sector a Priority for the Government

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Prime Minister Dr. Wael al-Halqi affirmed that developing and improving the industrial sector is a priority for the government since this sector is the puillar of the development process and is essential to achieving growth in all sectors and meeting Syrians' aspirations.

Chairing a meeting on Wednesday for discussing the situation of industrial cities and areas, al-Halqi pointed out to the expansion of the industrial sector achieved in the past years which had a positive effect on industries and the job market, noting that this made Syrian national industry a prime target of terrorists who seek to destroy it.

The Prime Minister stressed the need to exert more efforts to revitalize national industries by improving existing industrial cities, establishing new ones, overcoming obstacles hindering their work, and considering facilitations for industrialists.

He reviewed the steps taken by the government to support the industrial sector, affirming that the government will continue this support by developing legislations and tackling issues affecting industrial cities.

During the meeting, the Regional Development Agency reviewed the status of existing industrial cities and proposed mechanisms for expanding and developing them.

The meeting also proposed ideas for establishing new industrial cities and areas, and it was decided to establish four new industrial cities and areas in Idleb, Daraa, Homs and Sweida provinces.

Al-Halqi also called for opening new bank branches, particularly for the Commercial Bank of Syria, in Homs province.

The Prime Minister stressed the need to begin construction of the new industrial cities and areas immediately, saying that the upcoming stage requires rallying forces and efforts to prepare for the post-crisis stage.