Dr. Laila Al-Samman, President of the Syrian-Lebanese Business Council, participated in a panel discussion on the role of women in the business sector during the second day of the Syrian National Private Sector Dialogue Conference, alongside H.E. Dr. Nidal Al-Shaar, Minister of Economy and Industry.
During the session, Dr. Al-Samman emphasized that Syrian women have always been, and continue to be, essential partners in the country's economic and social development. She highlighted the pivotal role women played throughout the years of conflict by supporting their families and communities, demonstrating remarkable resilience, assuming significant responsibilities, and achieving success despite immense challenges.
She also stressed the importance of investing in women's development through education, leadership training, management, and entrepreneurship, noting that expanding women's economic participation is not only an opportunity but a fundamental requirement for Syria's economic recovery and long-term sustainable development in the years ahead.
During the session, Dr. Al-Samman emphasized that Syrian women have always been, and continue to be, essential partners in the country's economic and social development. She highlighted the pivotal role women played throughout the years of conflict by supporting their families and communities, demonstrating remarkable resilience, assuming significant responsibilities, and achieving success despite immense challenges.
She also stressed the importance of investing in women's development through education, leadership training, management, and entrepreneurship, noting that expanding women's economic participation is not only an opportunity but a fundamental requirement for Syria's economic recovery and long-term sustainable development in the years ahead.