Syrian and Jordanian officials held talks in Damascus on Monday focused on strengthening corporate governance and improving institutional performance in both countries.
Syrian Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry for Internal Trade Maher Khalil al-Hassan met with a visiting Jordanian delegation to review ways to modernize governance standards in public and private companies. Al-Hassan said improved governance would help companies withstand current economic pressures and foster a more transparent and sustainable business environment.
He added that the ministry is rolling out new strategies aimed at boosting institutional performance across key sectors as part of wider economic reform efforts.
In a separate session, Assistant Minister Rasha Karkouki led expanded discussions with the Jordanian team on technical cooperation. She stressed the importance of introducing modern governance practices into state-owned and private firms to improve efficiency, increase transparency, and enhance service quality.
The Jordanian delegation proposed creating joint working groups to oversee implementation and launching specialized training programs to equip staff on both sides with governance tools aligned with international standards.
