Amman, Nov. 10 (Petra) -- Jordan and Syria have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Damascus to strengthen technical cooperation and facilitate the exchange of expertise in civil aviation, as part of efforts to enhance bilateral relations and develop air transport between the two countries.

According to a statement issued by the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) on Tuesday, the MoU was signed on behalf of Jordan by Captain Daifallah Al-Farajat, Chairman of the Commission's Board of Commissioners, and on behalf of Syria by Captain Sameh Arabi, Head of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport.

The signing ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani, Jordanian Minister of Transport Nidal Qatamin, along with several ministers from both countries.

The agreement was signed during the third session of the Jordanian-Syrian Higher Coordination Council, which concluded its meetings in Damascus on Tuesday. It reflects the two countries' shared commitment to advancing technical cooperation and coordinating efforts in various areas of civil aviation.

//Petra// WH