Under the patronage of President Bashar al-Assad, activities of Damascus International Fair kicks off today with the participation of several Arab and foreign countries.

In a press statement, Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis said that the launching of this great event conveys a message on the rapid recovery of the Syrian state with its factories, workshops and oil fields resuming production.

It should be mentioned that the Syrian authorities planned to hold the the fair in 2016, but because of constant shelling by terrorists, it was decided to cancel it

Khamis noted that the exhibition will take place only thanks to the de-escalation zone in the eastern suburb of the capital.

Damascus International Fair will be last from August 17 to 25 at the new Damascus Fairgrounds.