Jay Salkini

@Charles_Lister @DohaForum @AsaadHShaibani @Dr_Al_Khulaifi @EspenBarthEide @USAMBTurkiye Always making us proud, Charles.

I was honored today to host a @DohaForum panel on #Syria -- featuring: - #Syria Foreign Minister @AsaadHShaibani - #Qatar Minister of State @Dr_Al_Khulaifi - #Norway Foreign Minister @EspenBarthEide - US Special Envoy Thomas Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye).

At the Council, we are focused on one thing and one thing only: the economy. Commerce reigns where diplomacy hesitates—and by helping responsibly facilitate Syria’s economic recovery, we’re building the commercial foundation for long-term U.S.–Syria stability. #EconomicEngagement

USSBC met with Mr. Omar Al-Housari, President of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Syrian Arab Republic. Mr. Al-Housari welcomed the Council’s efforts and expressed his appreciation for its role in supporting Syria’s national economy.

The USSBC delegation met with the Damascus Chamber of Industry - an opportunity to exchange perspectives on the future of U.S.-Syria economic relations.

During the @USSyriaBC delegation to Damascus, we were honored to host Congressman @AbrahamHamadeh in Syria

I encourage @bisgov @CommerceGov to move quickly to implement President Trump’s Executive Order and finally completely lift the export controls on Syria. Leaving these export controls on the books only benefits China. President Trump’s vision is clear and should not be further delayed!

Facilitated by the U.S.-Syria Business Council, in a rare and historic moment, U.S. @RepAbeHamadeh traveled to Damascus for a focused six-hour visit to meet with Interim Syria President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani.

In President Ayman Maoulawi office, the USSBC and Damascus Chamber leadership exchanged symbolic gifts - a gesture underscoring shared intent to build trust, exchange expertise, and work towards reciprocal tariff reforms.

“The Congressman advised interim-President al-Sharaa that in order to establish a unified Syria, the government must provide peace and security for all of its people, including the Christian, Druze, Kurdish, Alawite, and other minority communities. Congressman Hamadeh remains supportive of President Donald J. Trump’s decision to lift some sanctions in order to assist the Syrian people and their new government in rebuilding their country. However, he believes that Congress should play a key role in this process to ensure that the Syrian government is upholding its commitments to the U.S.”

In a focused discussion, USSBC Board Member Jay Salkini emphasized how data and informed policy making can help restore balance to U.S.-Syria trade.

USSBC’s @SameerSaboungi and Chamber President Ayman Maoulawi sealed their commitment to corporation with a handshake. Together, they discussed ways to modernize Syria’s tariff structure, improve market access for both nation.

Concluding the meeting, USSBC members @jaysalkini @basselojjeh @abdul_akel joined Chamber President Ayman Maoulawi in reaffirming a shared vision: tariff alignment, industrial modernization, and stronger direct trade.

@Charles_Lister All of this without the latest advance technology and intelligence data. Syria’s new government has proven they are not going to stand idle - imagine if they were provided with proper tools (sitting in warehouses nearby collecting dust) what a game changer it would be.

Just crazy -- for the 2nd time in 24hrs, #Syria's gov't has seized a drugs shipment after arriving from #Lebanon. This one contained 500,000 #captagon pills & 165kg of hashish.

NEW -- U.S. cellular telecoms company @TecoreNetworks has begun work in #Syria, working on establishing 4G & 5G services. It's CEO just met with @USAMBTurkiye in #Ankara, #Turkey.

@USSyriaBC @sameersaboungi @USAMBTurkiye @AlhomsiLouay Huge step forward for Syria’s banking. Great work @USSyriaBC

15 major global banks. 5 Syrian banks. 1 bold conversation. 78 Participants Globally The U.S.-Syria Business Council just hosted the most significant financial roundtable in over a decade. Full release ↓ #SyriaRising #USSBC #NewChapter

Washington welcomes return of a US company to Syria wp.me/p7cv3Y-mG5 via @EnabBaladi_Eng

Great meeting you, @USAMBTurkiye Appreciate your forward-thinking discussion and strong support for U.S. companies driving innovation & infrastructure. Proud that Tecore is leading in Syria with the first 5G deployments — building reliable networks where they’re needed most.

👏👏 Another piece of a migrating puzzle is in place. The Syrian people’s rights and respect are being restored globally, and the future is bright.

We’ve long called for more than a step here and a step there towards relief—Syria needs a complete reset. A full, FRESH start from the Trump administration to lead other supporters and investments after 54 years of torture - we’re ready to make it happen @realDonaldTrump