Khaberni - The Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan, Adel Al-Sharkas, confirmed that the scheduled visit of the Syrian delegation led by the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdel Qader Husraya, starting next Wednesday, comes within the framework of enhancing bilateral cooperation and exchanging expertise between Jordan and Syria in the banking and financial sectors, especially in the areas of banking supervision, financial technology, and financial inclusion.
Al-Sharkas stated that the Central Bank has been working over the past years to build an advanced financial infrastructure in partnership with the private sector, which contributed to the development of the electronic payment system and the growth of Jordanian financial technology companies, which have become a leading model at the regional level.
He pointed out that the goal of these meetings is to introduce the Syrian side to Jordan's successful banking and financial experience, and to the opportunities provided by the Jordanian private sector, thus opening the way for establishing "Jordanian-Syrian" partnerships that contribute to supporting the economic reconstruction process in Syria.
He indicated that the bank has provided specialized technical assistance to the Central Bank of Syria in the past period, including training technical delegations in various fields, with the most recent being hosting 16 employees last week, in addition to sending technical delegations about 6 months ago to work on the ground in Damascus.
He affirmed that the Jordanian banking sector enjoys a strong reputation regionally and globally, which makes it a preferred partner for expansion and investment in neighboring markets, noting that several Jordanian banks intend to expand in the Syrian market, receiving a welcoming response from the Syrian side with priority given to Jordanian banks due to their status and credibility.
He highlighted that the Jordanian experience in financial technology, especially through the regulatory laboratory affiliated with the Central Bank and funds supporting entrepreneurial projects, represents a real opportunity for youth and entrepreneurs in both countries to launch joint companies that serve both economies.
He emphasized that the bank continues to support regional cooperation and encourage investment and banking partnerships, serving the shared economic interests of both countries.
