Damascus: Syria has decided to lower tariffs on 269 Turkish products, announced Trkiye's Trade Minister Omer Bolat on Monday. "On Thursday, on the first flight of Turkish Airlines to Damascus, we sent a technical team from customs and international agreements to Damascus," Bolat stated at a conference.

According to Anadolu Agency, the discussions with Syria's ministries of economy, customs, and trade resulted in an agreement to review tariffs on certain products. Syria will reduce tariffs on various Turkish products, including eggs, flour, corn, milk, food products, certain iron and steel items, and hygiene products. These products are significant in Turkey's exports to Syria.

Earlier this year, the new Syrian authorities implemented equal tariffs at all border gates on the Syrian side, starting in January. On Friday, the ministry revealed a new roadmap for trade and economic relations between the two countries. This roadmap includes resuming negotiations to revive the free trade pact, enhancing economic and trade cooperation, rebuilding Syria, and collaborating at border crossings and customs.