Russian, Syrian Deputy Prime Ministers To Discuss Economic Cooperation In Damascus

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 12th December, 2018) The 11th session of the inter-governmental commission between Russia and Syria led by deputy prime ministers will start in Damascus on Wednesday, during which discussions on economic cooperation will be held.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov and Syrian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Walid Muallem will chair the session, which will conclude on Friday.

"The sides will discuss different aspects of economic cooperation and means of its development and strengthening for mutually beneficial strategic partnership between Russia and Syria," the Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The delegation led by the Russian deputy prime minister will include businessmen and economists. The members of the delegation will have several meetings with Syrian high-ranked officials.