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The Syrian Italian Council is a multidisciplinary body bringing together leaders from academia, business, professional fields, and civil society. Our members come from diverse international backgrounds, fostering a global perspective and collaborative approach. The Council combines scientific expertise, economic insight, technical knowledge, and humanitarian commitment to promote academic cooperation, encourage innovation and investment, and support cultural and social initiatives. Through this integration, we aim to strengthen ties between Syria and Italy while engaging actively with international partners.
The Syrian Italian Council (SIC) is preparing a new business and institutional mission to Syria during the second half of September 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to transform Syrian Italian economic dialogue into concrete partnerships and projects
The Syrian-Italian Council (SIC), accompanied by members of the Italian delegation, held a meeting with officials in Idlib Governorate to discuss the implementation of two strategic initiatives aimed at supporting sustainable development and economic growth.
Following the success of SIJEC 2026 – Syrian–Italian Joint Economic Conference, the Syrian Italian Council (SIC) is proud to launch the SIJEC Investment Platform. This initiative aims to transform the outcomes of the conference into practical and sustainable economic cooperation, by creating a structured space for interaction between businesses, investors, and institutions.
By integrating science, economy, and society, the Syrian–Italian Council plays a central role in promoting academic collaboration, encouraging investments, supporting innovation, and advancing humanitarian and cultural initiatives between Syria and Italy, while actively engaging with international partners.
The mission will include meetings with Syrian institutions, local authorities, private-sector representatives and potential project partners. Particular attention will be given to sectors where Italian companies can provide significant technical and industrial expertise, including energy, environmental technologies, waste management, infrastructure, industry, certification and quality systems, logistics and investment development.
Syria is preparing to host the second edition of the International Reconstruction Exhibition – IMAR 2026, scheduled to take place from 13 to 16 September 2026 at the Damascus Fairgrounds. More than 270 companies from 23 countries are expected to participate, bringing together investors, contractors, manufacturers, government institutions and specialists involved in reconstruction and infrastructure development.
Economic relations between Syria and Italy continue to gain momentum, with new discussions focusing on industrial cooperation, trade, investment and the operational challenges facing companies interested in the Syrian market. On 14 June 2026, the President of the Damascus and Rural Damascus Chamber of Industry, Ayman al-Molawi, met in Damascus with the Italian Ambassador to Syria, Stefano Ravagnan, and representatives of the Italian Trade Agency.
The role of the private sector is becoming increasingly central to discussions surrounding Syria’s economic recovery and long-term development. The Syrian Private Sector Dialogue 2026, organized by Syria's Ministry of Economy and Industry together with the United Nations Development Programme and supported by the Government of Japan, brought together businesses, policymakers, chambers, international partners and members of the Syrian diaspora. The national conference was held in Damascus from 1 to 3 June 2026, marking the first time the initiative had been convened inside Syria since the dialogue process began in 2018
Italy welcomed on Friday the agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), reaffirming its commitment to supporting Syria in achieving unity, security, and stability.
معاون محافظ إدلب المهندس قتيبة الخلف استقبل وفداً من المجلس السوري الإيطالي ومنظمة «سلام» الإيطالية برئاسة الدكتور مصعب الرحمون. جرى خلال اللقاء بحث سبل التعاون في تنفيذ مشروع إغاثة شتوي يستهدف مخيمات شمال سوريا والعمل على إنهاء واقع المخيمات في إدلب
تعزيز التعاون الصحي: لقاء المجلس السوري–الإيطالي مع مدير صحة حماة
Alaa Omar Al-Ali, Head of the Syrian Chambers of Commerce, met with Italy’s Ambassador to Damascus, Stefano Ravagnan, to discuss ways of boosting economic and trade relations between the two countries and building strategic partnerships to advance bilateral cooperation.
The Syrian–Italian Council (SIC) expresses its deep concern regarding the severe floods impacting northern Syria, particularly the displacement camps, where thousands of families are currently facing extremely difficult humanitarian conditions.
The Syrian–Italian Council (SIC) held a meeting yesterday with members of the Syrian community in Italy, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote transparency, participation, and inclusive governance.
Riyadh, Feb. 9 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and intelligence chief Hussein al-Salama are participating in the meeting of Political Directors of the International Coalition to Defeat ISIS, being held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
The event gathered Syrian and Italian business leaders, institutional representatives, and international organizations, creating a unique environment for exchange and collaboration. The presence of key economic institutions and international development actors highlighted the growing interest in supporting economic recovery and cooperation initiatives involving Syria.
A central component of the conference was the organization of B2B matchmaking sessions, facilitating direct engagement between companies, investors, and institutions. These meetings aimed to generate tangible business opportunities and future collaborations. The conference concluded with the presentation of the “Rome Practical Roadmap”, which outlines key priorities, actionable recommendations, and a framework for continued cooperation and follow-up initiatives.
Syrian Italian Council Prepares New Business Mission to Syria
The Syrian Italian Council (SIC) is preparing a new business and institutional mission to Syria during the second half of September 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to transform Syrian–Italian economic dialogue into concrete partnerships and projects. The mission will include meetings with Syrian institutions, local authorities, private-sector representatives and potential project partners. Particular attention will be given to sectors where Italian companies can provide significant technical and industrial expertise, including energy, environmental technologies, waste management, infrastructure, industry, certification and quality systems, logistics and investment development. The initiative represents a continuation of the work initiated through SIJEC 2026 – the Syrian–Italian Joint Economic Conference, organized by SIC in Rome on 26–27 March 2026.