On November 18 2024, Chinese Ambassador to Syria Shi Hongwei paid courtesy call on Syrian new Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Munajid and exchanged in-depth views on strengthening practical cooperation between the two countries.

Shi Hongwei says that China appreciates the efforts made by the new Syrian cabinet to develop the economy and improve people's livelihood, and makes positively remarks on the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection plays an important role in regulating prices and stabilizing the market. China will continue to uphold the principles of mutual respect and win-win cooperation, and to share development experience with Syria, expand cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, human resources training, etc., as well as deepen the strategic partnership between the two sides with practical actions.

Munajid says that Syria sincerely admires China's achievements in modernization and expresses sincerely thanks to China for its long-term generous assistance to Syria. The new Syrian cabinet is committed to accelerating national development and reconstruction, and looks forward to strengthening exchanges and cooperation in the economic and trade fields with China, by opening up new paths, releasing new momentum, and promoting the practical cooperation between the two sides towards high quality and high level development.