Pakistan and Syria have committed to expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, agriculture and technology and agreeing to form a common working group to continue concrete cooperation.
In a meeting held in Islamabad on September 24, 2025, Pakistan’s Minister of National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, and the Syrian ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. RAMEZ ALRAEE, strengthening tapes in several sectors.
A central result of their discussion was the decision to establish a joint working group that will explore practical opportunities for collaboration, including modern agricultural practices, water resource management, capacity building and agricultural trade.
Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain emphasized that agriculture remains a sector with great potential for both countries and emphasized Pakistan’s eagerness to elaborate on trade and technical cooperation with Syria. He said Pakistan is ready to share his expertise in agricultural research, seed development and modern cultivation methods to help improve productivity.
In his remarks, Ambassador Dr. Ramez Alraee gratitude for Pakistan’s support and confirmed Syria’s obligation to engage closely with Pakistan in mutually advantageous projects. He highlighted the opportunities for improved cooperation not only in agriculture, but also in the wider areas of trade and technology.
As part of the broader collaboration goals, the two sides agreed to expand collaboration with science and technology, investment and industrial development. Both countries recognized the importance of joint research initiatives, the exchange of technical know-how and the relief of trade in agricultural goods and services.
This development is based on previous efforts from both countries to strengthen the tape. In October 2023, Pakistan and Syria had already agreed to elaborate on cooperation in agriculture and trade, and signal continuity in their bilateral agenda. The current agreement shows progress in taking these obligations forward.
The creation of the joint working group is expected to pave the way for Memoranda of understanding, technical exchanges and possibly joint ventures in agriculture, trade and technology sectors. Both governments believe that creating an institutional mechanism will help ensure the implementation of agreed projects and identify new areas of cooperation in a systematic way.
The initiative reflects connections on renewed momentum in the relationship between Pakistan and Syria, where agriculture and technology serve as anchor sectors. The effectiveness of the new working group will be critical for translating these intentions into concrete results in favor of both nations.
