Under the patronage of Jordan’s Central Bank Governor Adel Sharkas and Central Bank of Syria (CBS) Governor Abdulqadir Husriya, the Syrian-Jordanian Banking Summit convened in Amman to explore expanded economic and financial cooperation between the two countries across banking, monetary, and supervisory fields. The event marked a renewed step toward rebuilding institutional and commercial ties that had been disrupted for years.
A New Chapter in Banking Cooperation
In his address, Husriya underscored the summit’s importance as a platform for widening bilateral cooperation and reinforcing the stability of Syria’s financial system. He affirmed that the CBS remains committed to achieving monetary stability despite prevailing challenges.
Husriya noted that strengthening collaboration with the Jordanian Central Bank through the exchange of expertise in banking supervision, digital transformation, and regulatory practices would enhance the performance of the Syrian banking sector and support the expansion of its activities and services.
He added that stable financial relations and strengthened trade flows require continuous cooperation between the two central banks, particularly in developing effective regulatory frameworks and expanding professional exchanges that contribute to Syria’s long-term economic stability.
For his part, Sharkas welcomed the Syrian delegation and expressed Jordan’s readiness to deepen cooperation in areas supporting stability and modernization of Syria’s banking sector. He highlighted Jordan’s accumulated experience in financial oversight and banking technology, affirming that such partnerships could assist Syrian banks in adapting to the demands of digital finance and electronic banking.
Sharkas emphasized that adherence to transparency and compliance with international regulatory frameworks would contribute to improving the investment climate in Syria and attract both local and foreign capital, thereby reinforcing the country’s economic recovery.
Notable Recovery in Trade Volume
Sharkas also pointed to a marked improvement in bilateral trade during the first three quarters of 2025, with total trade volume reaching nearly four hundred million dollars. He described this increase as evidence of the expanding cooperation between the two countries and an indicator of the potential for further growth in the coming period.
Discussing future areas of collaboration, the Chairman of the Association of Banks in Jordan, Bassim al-Salam, stated that the Jordanian banking sector possesses the capacity to support Syria during its reconstruction stage.
He noted promising opportunities exist in the fields of energy, transportation, industry, agriculture, and financial and service sectors. Salam also stressed that the extensive expertise of Jordanian banks in supervision and digital finance makes them well-positioned to contribute to Syria’s economic development.
