AMMAN — Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) Governor Adel Sharkas said on Monday that an upcoming visit by a Syrian delegation, headed by Central Bank of Syria Governor Abdelkader Husrieh and scheduled to begin next Wednesday, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Jordan and Syria in the banking and financial sectors.

 

The visit would also focus on the exchange of expertise, particularly in areas such as banking supervision, financial technology, and financial inclusion.

 

Sharkas told the Jordan News Agency, Petra, that the CBJ has worked over the past years to build an advanced financial infrastructure in partnership with the private sector, contributing to the development of Jordan’s electronic payment ecosystem and the growth of Jordanian fintech companies, which have become a leading regional model.

 

He noted that the purpose of the meetings is to familiarise the Syrian side with Jordan’s "successful banking and financial experience" and with the opportunities offered by the Jordanian private sector, paving the way for potential Jordanian–Syrian partnerships that support Syria’s economic reconstruction efforts.

 

Sharkas said that the CBJ has recently provided specialised technical assistance to the Central Bank of Syria, including training technical delegations in various fields, adding that the most recent programme hosted 16 employees last week, in addition to CBJ delegations sent to Damascus around six months ago for on-site support.

 

He reiterated that the Jordanian banking sector enjoys strong regional and international credibility, making it a preferred partner for expansion and investment in neighbouring markets.

 

He pointed out that several Jordanian banks are considering expanding into the Syrian market, noting that the Syrian side has expressed openness and prioritisation for Jordanian banks due to their reputation and reliability.

 

Sharkas also highlighted Jordan’s experience in financial technology, particularly through the CBJ’s regulatory sandbox and venture-support funds, as a genuine opportunity for youth and entrepreneurs in both countries to launch joint companies that serve the two economies.

 

He stressed that the CBJ remains committed to supporting regional cooperation and encouraging banking and investment partnerships that advance the shared economic interests of the two brotherly countries.