Syria and Lebanon have agreed to form a joint technical team to address financial and banking cooperation, the Syrian Finance Ministry said.
The agreement came during a meeting on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok. Syria was represented by Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh and central bank governor Mohammed Safwat Raslan.
Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, Economy and Trade Minister Amer Bisat and central bank governor Karim Souaid attended for Lebanon.
The ministry said the team would examine existing challenges and seek practical solutions to strengthen cooperation, support economic development and encourage joint investment.
The announcement did not set out a timetable or list specific banking measures. It follows earlier discussions between the two governments on expanding economic and commercial coordination.
Sources: Syria TV
Syrian and Lebanese officials meet on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok. Photo: Syrian Finance Ministry, via Syria TV.
