Syria, China Review Boosting Electrical Cooperation

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jouhina news, Minister of Electricity Imad Khamis reviewed with the Chinese Ambassador in Damascus Zhang Xun means of boosting future electrical cooperation between Syria and China. The two sides discussed standing cooperation projects, contracts and memos of understanding with a number of Chinese companies in the field of electricity generating, importing electrical equipment and enhancing electrical system in Syria. Minister Khamis and the Chinese ambassador discussed the two sides' vision to enhance bilateral cooperation and overcome potential difficulties. The minister expressed the Syrian government's desire to boost cooperation in electricity and renewable energy investment projects. Minister Khamis called for finding a mechanism to communicate with Chinese companies to present their bids for establishing investment projects in Syria. For his part, Ambassador Zhang Xun stressed the deep Syrian-Chinese relations, particularly in the field of electricity, adding that the Export-Import Bank of China, the main funder of the Chinese economic investments and projects, is studying possibility of investment in renewable energy in Syria. He reiterated China's commitment to contracts signed between the two countries and following up on implementing projects in Syria. The ambassador added that the Embassy is organizing a visit for businessmen and companies specialized in electrical energy to Syria to discuss available investment opportunities and enhancing bilateral cooperation.