Decision on the Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey and the General Administration of Border Crossings and Customs of the Syrian Arab Republic on the Establishment of a Joint Customs Committee (Decision No: 11145)

Decision No. 11145, dated March 28, 2026, approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Turkey's Ministry of Trade and Syria's General Administration of Border Crossings and Customs. The MoU formalizes the establishment of a Joint Customs Committee between the two countries, signaling a significant step in the normalization of bilateral trade and customs relations following years of diplomatic estrangement. The Joint Customs Committee is intended to serve as a structured bilateral mechanism for coordinating customs procedures, harmonizing border crossing protocols, and resolving disputes or operational challenges at shared border gates. This institutional framework aims to facilitate smoother trade flows between Turkey and Syria. This decision reflects Turkey's broader diplomatic re-engagement with Syria and its intention to rebuild trade infrastructure and formal governmental ties. The approval by presidential or cabinet decree signals high-level political backing for restoring economic relations between the two neighboring countries. The practical implications include potential streamlining of goods movement, reduced customs delays, and a formalized channel for ongoing Turkey-Syria trade dialogue, which could benefit cross-border commerce, reconstruction supply chains, and humanitarian logistics in the region.

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