AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi, along with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti and General Intelligence Department Director Maj. Gen. Ahmad Husni, met on Thursday with Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa, in the presence of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shaibani.

 

During the meeting, Safadi conveyed His Majesty King Abdullah's greetings and commitment to advancing relations between Jordan and Syria, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

 

President Al Sharaa extended his greetings in return, underlining the strong ties between the two countries and stressing the importance of enhancing cooperation across various fields for the benefit of their peoples.

 

The discussions formed part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on expanding cooperation and addressing recent regional developments. Both sides reiterated their commitment to joint efforts in combating terrorism, as well as the smuggling of drugs and weapons, through established bilateral mechanisms.

 

Safadi and Al Shaibani welcomed the continued progress in ties and emphasised the importance of sustaining joint initiatives to benefit both Jordan and Syria.

 

The ministers reviewed practical measures to build on achievements in key sectors, including the economy, trade, transport, water, energy, defence, and security.

 

They tasked liaison officials in the foreign ministries of both countries with preparing for the second session of the Higher Coordination Council in Amman, following up on the council’s inaugural meeting on May 20, 2025.

 

Safadi reiterated Jordan’s full support for Syria’s reconstruction and recovery efforts, emphasising principles that preserve Syria’s unity, sovereignty, stability, and the safety of its citizens while safeguarding the rights of all Syrians.

 

The meeting also addressed the repercussions of recent regional escalations and Iranian attacks on Arab countries, discussing ways to restore calm and advance diplomatic efforts to strengthen security and stability. Both sides condemned the recent Iranian attacks on Jordanian territory and the Gulf states.

 

The ministers also condemned repeated Israeli attacks and interventions in Syria, describing them as violations of international law that threaten Syria’s security, stability, and citizens, as well as regional stability. They called for Israel’s immediate withdrawal to the lines defined in the 1974 Syria-Israel Disengagement Agreement.

 

They also agreed to maintain ongoing coordination and consultations at all levels on bilateral and regional issues.