Question : INDIA-SYRIA TIES



(a) whether the Union Government propose to establish bilateral relations with Syria in some more areas;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any talks were held between the two countries in this regard; and

(d) if so, the outcome thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI AJIT KUMAR PANJA)

(a, b, c & d) We value our ongoing cooperation with Syria. This mutually beneficial interaction between the two countries encompasses various areas, namely, trade, industry, economy, science & technology, information, culture etc. India-Syria Joint Trade Committee will be meeting in New Delhi on 25-26 July. During the meeting the bilateral relations in above mentioned fields will be reviewed and decisions will be taken on the ways & means to further diversify our mutually beneficial interactions.