Syria interested in Iran’s experiences in water supply

Damascus, Dec 7, IRNA – Syrian Minister of Construction and Housing Umar Ibrahim Ghalwanji called Sunday for exchange of experiences with Iran in the areas of sewage and water systems.

He made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Iran’s Minister of Energy Majid Namjou.

Ghalwanji also called for materialization of a protocol on bilateral cooperation already signed by the two sides.

He welcomed investment of Iranian companies in various projects, including housing construction and water purification as well as sewage and water systems in his country.

For his part, the Iranian minister called for further expansion of bilateral cooperation and underscored the need for removing the existing obstacles on the way of mutual ties.

Namjou also voiced Iran’s readiness to exchange experiences with Syria in various fields.

Later in the day, the two countries signed an agreement on construction of Jandar power plant in the Syrian province of Homs.

The signing ceremony was held in presence of Namjou and Syrian Minister of Electricity Ahmad Qusay Kayali.
Source : IRNA

Ramadan food supply pledged

MANAMA: Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro yesterday toured Manama and Muharraq central markets.

Fruit and Vegetable traders confirmed the ample availability of both for the whole month of Ramadan.

Fruit and Vegetable supplier Redha Al Bustani affirmed that markets are loaded well above the market's needs.

Ibrahim Salman from Bahrain Livestock Company confirmed the availability of meat and said it would be enough for Ramadan, noting that next Friday a ship will arrive loaded with 21,000 Australian cattle.

Dr Fakhro also inspected Lulu Hypermarket in Dana Mall. The general manager assured him of the stability of food prices. He added that there are a lot of promotional campaigns for goods in high demand during Ramadan.

Thanks to Industry and Commerce Ministry's efforts to educate consumers, they are now not accumulating goods, but buying them day by day.

Source : Gulf Daily News