# Syria-Azerbaijan economic cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syria-azerbaijan-economic-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-09-27T12:20:45.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Syria and Azerbaijan have moved to formalize economic cooperation through the establishment of the Syrian-Azerbaijani Business Council. The initiative was announced by Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar during the second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in Baku.

The council is intended to serve as the sole recognized entity on the Syrian side for coordinating economic activities with Azerbaijan, aiming to identify priority sectors and develop joint projects. Leadership for the council includes President Fahd Abdulaziz Al-Mousa, alongside vice presidents Ahmed Mohammed Khiya and Omar Adnan Al-Sharm, secretary Jihad Ahmed Maatouk, and executive director Abdul Rahman Al-Rayes.

This economic engagement follows several diplomatic and energy milestones, including the reopening of the Azerbaijani embassy in Damascus in February 2025, the commencement of Azerbaijani natural gas supplies to Syria via Turkey in August 2025, and a July meeting between Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev where a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Syrian Ministry of Energy and SOCAR.

## Claims

- The Syrian Ministry of Economy and Industry issued a decision to establish the Syrian-Azerbaijani Business Council. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Fahd Abdulaziz Al-Mousa has been appointed as the president of the council. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ahmed Mohammed Khiya and Omar Adnan Al-Sharm were appointed as vice presidents. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Jihad Ahmed Maatouk was appointed secretary and Abdul Rahman Al-Rayes was appointed executive director. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The council is the sole recognized entity on the Syrian side for dealings with Azerbaijan. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Syrian Ministry of Energy and SOCAR to supply natural gas to Syria. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal Al-Shaar announced the council's formation at the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in Baku. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Syria establishes Syrian-Azerbaijani Business Council to boost economic ties

Syria has established the Syrian-Azerbaijani Business Council, headed by Fahd Abdulaziz Al-Mousa, to boost economic cooperation and manage bilateral trade and energy partnerships.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-establishes-syrian-azerbaijani-business-council-to-boost-economic-ties

### 2026-09-25: Syria and Azerbaijan agree to form joint business council

Syria and Azerbaijan have agreed to form a joint business council following a ministerial delegation's participation in the Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in Baku to boost trade and investment.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-and-azerbaijan-agree-to-form-joint-business-council

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