The Ministry of Finance is moving to expand the electronic payment of taxes and government fees Details: The Ministry of Finance held a meeting chaired by the Minister of Finance, Muhammad Yosar Barania, with the participation of representatives of public banks, the Central Bank of Syria and electronic payment companies, to discuss the expansion of digital financial services. Barnia emphasized the need to develop a plan for the gradual elimination of cash trade, and the transfer of all government tax and fee payments to electronic channels. The Minister of Finance emphasized the handling of infrastructure problems and the completion of electronic connectivity between public banks and payment companies, including "Syrian Payments", "Pemara" and "Dummy Cash". The Central Bank of Syria reviewed its strategic plan for payments, while participants discussed the availability of tax investigation services and electronic payment services. The participants agreed to establish a working group that includes the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Syria, the General Authority for Taxes and Fees and payment companies, to develop a plan to facilitate the electronic payment of taxes and fees.