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The launch of the electoral conference of the General Union of Craftsmen under the slogan (Hope for mastery to increase production)

2022-08-01T16:11:19.122Z


Rif Dimashq, SANA- The work of the electoral conference of the General Union of Civil Affairs started today in the Sahara Tourist Complex in Damascus countryside


Damascus countryside-SANA

The work of the electoral conference of the General Union of Craftsmen for the thirteenth session was launched today in the Sahara Tourist Complex in Damascus, under the slogan (Hope for perfection to increase production), with the participation of heads and members of the branches of the General Union of Craftsmen in the provinces to elect its General Council.

The Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab Socialist Baath Party, Eng. Hilal Al-Hilal, emphasized in his speech that the craft sector is one of the most knowledgeable sectors of the aggression that the Syrian people are currently subjected to, represented by the comprehensive restrictions and siege on life, and is more familiar with confrontation and inventing its methods and tools, as it is the most widespread, creative and most expressive of life in society.

Al-Hilal pointed out that the craft activity was one of the first goals of the aggression against Syria, as its owners were subjected to the siege and destruction of workshops and work tools, but this did not discourage them from following up and continuing to work despite the difficult conditions and transferring the workshops to homes, pointing out that the current trend in the reconstruction phase is towards focusing on the role of The craft sector and small and micro workshops because they require a great deal of creativity and innovation.

In turn, Minister of Industry Ziad Sabbagh referred to the government’s endeavor to work and cooperate with all concerned parties to mitigate the effects of the systematic terrorist and economic war waged on Syria in the belief that this sector is one of the productive and income-generating sectors and to advance it through the rehabilitation of areas and craft gatherings, removing the effects of war and restoring infrastructure. Organizing craft associations into specialized groupings according to each profession.

Minister Sabbagh indicated that the Ministry of Industry, as the administrative supervisor of the work of the General Union of Craftsmen, considers that the time has come for dialogue and action that brings together all concerned parties within objective and scientific frameworks to enhance the cooperation of craftsmen in order to ensure that they receive the support and economic and social empowerment they need to continue their efforts in promoting and preserving traditional handicrafts. them and protect them.

Minister Sabbagh revealed that the ministry is considering amending Decree 250 regulating the work of the General Federation of Craftsmen to fit the requirements of the current and future phase and the work of craft associations within clear foundations and standards that maintain the close relationship between the craftsman and his organization.

For his part, the President of the General Union of Craftsmen, Naji Al-Hadwa, stressed the union’s keenness to activate the craftsman’s organizational work and find the best ways to attract craftsmen to their associations and craft organization, and to develop objective plans and constructive proposals to overcome difficulties, indicating the importance of working to highlight the role of craftsmen in the construction process and urging them to perform their duties in the fullest manner towards their home.

Al-Hadwa pointed out that the number of craft establishments has reached more than 150,000 craft establishments operating in the economic, production, tourism, service and heritage fields and contribute to the provision of services and goods of all kinds to local markets. They represent a wide segment that supports the national economy through the production of an elaborate craftsmanship that achieves satisfaction and acceptance, and the search for an optimal mechanism to control prices.

The conference was attended by Speaker of the People's Assembly Hammouda Sabbagh, Minister of Local Administration and Environment, Engineer Hussein Makhlouf, and members of the central leadership of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party, Yasser Al-Shoufi and Ammar Al-Sibai.

Ahmed Suleiman and Louay Hosamou

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Source: sena

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