The 1st Institutional meeting of Syrian-Lithuanian Businessmen Council, held on Tuesday at the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, discussed means of activating and developing the trade, economic and tourist cooperation between Syria and Lithuania in addition to discussing the future work plan for creating investment opportunities in several sectors.

Chairman of the Council Nawar Sukker reviewed the potentials which Lithuania is possessing in the economic, trade and tourist fields, calling for exchanging visits and expertise between members of the council for encouraging the establishment of joint projects, particularly that Lithuania is one of the most important trade and tourist centers in Baltic region.

Sukker pointed out that the activities of the Council coincide with holding the18th International Exhibition of Agriculture and Food Materials and Packaging and Wrapping Industries in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Lithuania is one of the largest Baltic countries and most important economic, trade and tourist centers in the region. It joined the EU in 2004.