Crimean Delegation Brings Proposals On Supplies Of Goods To Syria - Aksenov

The delegation from Russia's Crimea that is currently paying an official visit to Damascus has brought proposals from local companies on supplies of industrial and agricultural products to Syria, head of the Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksenov said on Monday.

DAMASCUS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 15th October, 2018) The delegation from Russia's Crimea that is currently paying an official visit to Damascus has brought proposals from local companies on supplies of industrial and agricultural products to Syria, head of the Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksenov said on Monday.

The delegation led by Aksenov arrived in Damascus earlier on Monday for a two-day visit. The sides are expected to hold talks and sign a number of agreements on cooperation in the spheres of economy and technology.

"During the YIEF [Yalta International Economic Forum], we held talks on the possibility of supplying goods produced by a number of Crimean enterprises to Syria ... We have specific proposals on supplies of rye and wheat flour from the Crimean republic to SAR," Aksenov told journalists, adding that there were also proposals from industrial companies, producing pipes, electrical equipment and railroad switches.

Aksenov also said that it was the first visit of a Crimean delegation to Syria, noting that the delegation was invited by Damascus and the program of the visit was coordinated with the Russian Foreign and Defense Ministries.

In April, a delegation from Syria paid their first visit to Crimea and participated in the Yalta International Economic Forum. During the forum, Crimea signed a memorandum with the Syrian province of Latakia, envisaging the two sides's intent to develop trade and economic cooperation and friendly relations.