Syrian Premier Mohammad I'tri opened here today the first gathering of Saudi-Syrian businessmen. The opening was attended by Minister of Finance Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Ala'ssaf and Syrian Finance Minister Dr. Mohammad Alhosain. A speech ceremony was held on the occasion. The speeches highlighted the importance of the meeting in strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. Meanwhile, the gathering held two working sessions here today. During the two sessions, investment opportunities and bilateral trade were discussed. New techniques on agricultural investment, irrigation and water resources projects, supporting tourist, industrial and agricultural investment and investment opportunities in food and agricultural industries were also discussed. -- SPA
