Japan-Arab States Network
日本・アラブ諸国ネットワーク
شبكة اليابان والدول العربية
Our initiative aims to facilitate cooperation
between Japan and the Arab States
E-mail: info@arabu.jp
THE SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
Basic Data
Capital: Damascus
Area: 185,180 km²
Population (2023): 23,227,014
- Females: 11,601,649
- Males: 11,625,364
Life Expectancy at Birth (2022):
- Males, years: 69
GDP (current USD-2023): USD 8.98 billion
Sources:
The World Bank
International Projects in Syria
1. World Bank Projects
1.1 Syria - State of the Cities Report (USD 450,000, Feb. 2010)
1.2 Syria-Capacity Building for Business Surveys , Economic Statistics and National Accounts Compilation (USD 389,000, Jul. 2009)
1.3 Syria Avian Influenza Preparedness (USD 1,316,070, Mar. 2009)
Sources:
The World Bank
https://projects.worldbank.org
Government/Related Agencies in Syria
- Ministry of Tourism
- Central Bureau of Statistics
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Health
Japan-Syria Relations
1953: Diplomatic relations between Japan and Syria started
1953: Trade arrangements between Syria and Japan was signed
1954: Legation of Japan in Syria opened
1957: Legal assistance agreement between Syria and Japan was signed
1962: Legation of Japan upgraded to Embassy of Japan
1967: Japan Oversees Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) arrangement between Syria and Japan was signed
1978: Embassy of Syria opened in Tokyo
1985: Technical Assistance Agreement between Syria and Japan was signed
Sources:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
International Organizations in Syria
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
https://www.ilo.org/syrian-arab-republic
- World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/countries/syr
Companies in Syria
- Bank of Syria and Overseas
Major financial institution offering banking services.
- Syrian Arab Airlines
The national airline of Syria.
- Al-Badia Cement
Major cement manufacturer.