The Syrian Future Movement is closely following the announcements made during the Syrian-Turkish economic meetings in Ankara, Turkey, regarding efforts to increase trade volume between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Republic of Turkey to ten billion dollars. These efforts also include developing border crossings, enhancing transportation and investment, and expanding areas of economic cooperation between the two countries.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that revitalizing economic relations with neighboring countries presents a significant opportunity to support the recovery and reconstruction phase, provided that these relations are based on mutual respect, the pursuit of shared interests, and the preservation of national sovereignty. Furthermore, these relations must be part of a comprehensive national economic vision that restores Syria to its natural role as a regional hub for trade, transportation, and logistics.
The Movement emphasizes that increasing trade volume, while important, should not be measured solely by figures. Rather, it should be assessed by its impact on the lives of citizens, its ability to stimulate production, create jobs, boost Syrian exports, and enhance the competitiveness of the national economy, thereby achieving balanced and sustainable growth.
The movement also emphasizes that the success of any economic partnership requires protecting domestic products, supporting Syrian industries, empowering the private sector, and developing transportation infrastructure, border crossings, and industrial zones. This will prevent the Syrian market from becoming merely a consumer market for imported goods and will instead make it a productive and competitive partner.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that Syria’s geographical location is one of its most important strategic assets, and that its effective utilization through the development of transportation, transit, and regional trade networks can restore the country’s historical position as a link between Asia, Europe, and the Arab world, transforming Syria’s geography into a driver of economic growth and regional stability.
The movement affirms that achieving economic integration with neighboring countries must be accompanied by enhanced transparency, simplified customs procedures, investment promotion, technology transfer, and support for joint projects that generate added value within Syria and contribute to building a more resilient and competitive national economy.
The Syrian Future Movement recommends the following:
- Preparing a comprehensive national strategy for foreign trade that prioritizes economic liberalization in a way that serves the national interest.
- Protecting domestic products from unfair competition and providing the necessary incentives for Syrian industry, agriculture, and services. Encouraging joint investments that transfer knowledge and technology, contribute to localizing industries, and create job opportunities.
- Developing border crossings and logistical infrastructure to enhance Syria’s position as a regional trade and transport hub.
- Supporting Syrian exports and facilitating their access to regional and international markets to achieve a balanced trade balance.
- Strengthening transparency and governance in economic agreements to ensure maximum benefit for the national economy.
The Syrian Future Movement views economic openness as a means to build a strong and productive economy, not an end in itself. It believes that the success of any foreign partnership is measured by its ability to serve the Syrian citizen, boost national production, consolidate economic stability, and build a modern Syria capable of regaining its economic and cultural role in the region.
