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Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi on Wednesday at the People's Palace in Damascus, in the presence of Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates As'ad Al-Sheibani.
Safadi conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II to Al-Sharaa, affirming the Kingdom's support for Syria and its commitment to strengthening historical bilateral relations. President Al-Sharaa returned his greetings to King Abdullah II, emphasizing deep brotherly ties and a shared desire to expand cooperation across various sectors.
Bilateral Talks & High-Level Coordination Council
Safadi held extensive discussions with his Syrian counterpart, As'ad Al-Sheibani, focusing on developing a comprehensive strategic partnership and boosting institutional cooperation:
Third High-Level Coordination Council: The ministers reviewed preparations for the third session of the High-Level Coordination Council, scheduled to be held in Damascus in October, following up on the outputs of the second session held in Amman in April.
Priority Sectors: Both sides reaffirmed commitments to execute operational steps in priority sectors, including trade, investment, transport, customs, water, and energy.
Reconstruction and Regional Security: Safadi reiterated Jordan's firm stance in support of Syria's reconstruction on foundations that ensure its unity, sovereignty, security, stability, and territorial integrity, emphasizing that Syria's stability is central to regional security.
Key Political & Security Developments
Dissolution of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF): Safadi welcomed the announcement regarding the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and their integration into Syrian state military institutions, describing it as an important step toward consolidating Syria's unity, security, and institutional cohesion.
Southern Syria Roadmap: The two ministers discussed developments in southern Syria and ongoing efforts to implement the joint Jordanian-Syrian-US roadmap addressing the crisis in Suwayda and stabilizing the south based on Syrian territorial unity, state sovereignty, and equal rights for all citizens.
Condemnation of Israeli Incursions: Safadi and Al-Sheibani condemned repeated Israeli attacks and incursions into Syrian territory as flagrant violations of Syrian sovereignty, international law, and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, warning against their escalating impact on regional stability while Syria focuses on national reconstruction.