Syria, Egypt to sign an agreement on scientific, technological cooperation

Syria and Egypt are preparing to sign an understanding agreement on scientific and technological agreement between the two states especially in the area of information technology.

The two states are discussing means of backing Egyptian- Syrian cooperation in the field of scientific researches pertaining to modern technology, expanding the volume of cooperation in the field of electronic industries and the development of technology in general.

Cooperation between the two states is also planned to cover the application of modern technologies in drainage, garbage treatment units and planning of industrial cities.

Egypt proposed its experience to Syria in the field of implementing the national plan for telecommunications and information, training programs and promoting human skills in dealing with all aspects of technologies and the Egyptian experience in developing technology clubs in Egypt.

Moreover, in the framework of Syria's interests in E-trade and information technology, the Syrian- European Business center SEBC has recently in collaboration with the federation of the Syrian chambers of commerce and Rome's chambers of commerce and industry a workshop on the role of information technology in promoting trade at the Syrian companies.