Organizers highlight success of international business women forum 2005

Organizers on Sunday highlighted the success of a two-day international business women forum which was first ever held in Syria.

The founder of the Business Women International Society Ahmad Suleiman said at a press conference in Damascus that the forum has laid a cornerstone for a work plan that enables Arab and Western woman to improve and expand their works.

He said the Arab women have achieved remarkable progress.

"They (the Arab women) can teach Western women much things as well they are able to learn from the Western women in various fields," he added.

"The forum presented to the participants rich ideas on information, technology, environment, health care and projects management in addition to many other issues," said chairman of Eligo International, Antony Baily.

"Women in Business International Forum will contribute for a long time in dialogue of civilizations and cultures through the wide participation and interaction among businesswomen from different states," member of the Syrian-British Society, Ghaith Armanazi, asserted.

The forum, which was entitled "Sharing Knowledge and Skills", wrapped up activities later in the day with the participation of Syrian first lady Mrs. Asma al-Assad.

It was the first time that the forum was held outside Britain and it attracted more than 2,000 delegates and guests from over 40 countries of four continents.

Source: Xinhua