Russia proposes Syrian authorities continue work of economic cooperation commission

(Patria) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak proposed to the new Syrian authorities to continue the work of the intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation at an expanded meeting of the Russian delegation with Syrian officials in Damascus.

The video was published by the Syrian state television channel Al Ikhbariya, TASS reported.

"We propose to continue the work of the intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation, which has proven to be a good tool for expanding our relations, primarily in the economic sphere," Novak said.

"We are also discussing practical ways to provide assistance to Syria together with our partners in the region, especially with Qatar, in terms of humanitarian aid and the restoration of the energy sector," Novak added.

"We confirm our readiness to launch a series of projects aimed at providing food, fuel, and pharmaceutical products to Syria, both on a commercial basis and as part of humanitarian aid," he said.