Jordan and Syria try to smooth things over: Foreign minister arrives for coordination council meeting in Damascus
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Damascus for the meeting of the Supreme Coordination Council between Jordan and Syria, amid tensions following Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria that resulted in civilian casualties. The visit aims to restore relations to a cooperative track and establish mechanisms to prevent the recurrence of unilateral military actions.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Damascus at the head of a delegation for the third meeting of the Supreme Coordination Council between Jordan and Syria. The visit takes place amid tensions between the two countries following airstrikes carried out by Jordan in southern Syria, in which seven civilians, including women and children, were killed, according to the Syrian government. Syria condemned the strikes as a violation of its sovereignty and summoned the Jordanian ambassador in protest. In a conversation between Safadi and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, the Jordanian minister expressed regret over the civilian deaths and emphasized respect for Syrian sovereignty. The two agreed to establish a joint committee to investigate the strikes and improve security coordination along the border. The meeting, which was planned in advance, aims to deepen cooperation in energy, water, transportation, and food security, and serves as a test of the two countries' ability to leave the conflict behind them.