Damascus, June 14 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan issued a comprehensive Joint Communiqué on Sunday, following extensive, high-level ministerial talks held in the Syrian capital.
The statement came after the meeting which was headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi to follow up on the implementation of the outcomes of the second session of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council, held in Amman on April 12, 2026.
The meeting was attended by Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar, Minister of Energy Mohammad al-Bashir, Minister of Transport Yarub Badr, Head of the General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs Qutaiba Badawi and Head of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Air Transport Omar Hosari, alongside their Jordanian counterparts, including Minister of Water Raed Abu al-Saud, Minister of Transport Nidal Qatamin, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah and Chairman of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission Daifallah al-Fayez.
The two foreign ministers expressed satisfaction with the continued development and steady growth of relations between the two brotherly countries across various fields, in implementation of the visions and directives of President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining sectoral coordination and cooperation and expanding it to broader horizons in a manner that serves the mutual interests of the two countries and reflects the deep-rooted fraternal relations between Syria and Jordan.
The meeting reviewed practical steps taken by relevant ministries and institutions in both countries, as well as measures currently under implementation in the fields of economic integration, transport, customs and water.
In the areas of economic integration, transport and customs, the two sides stressed the importance of continued constructive engagement between relevant ministries and institutions to achieve the desired stage of economic integration and overcome any obstacles that may arise.
Al-Shaibani welcomed Jordan’s decision to reopen its market to imports from Syria and the implementation of the new trade exchange mechanism since May 1, in line with agreements reached during the second session of the Higher Coordination Council.
The two sides also reviewed bilateral cooperation in air, land, maritime and rail transport and discussed measures aimed at facilitating and streamlining the movement of trucks entering or transiting through the territories of both countries. They agreed on practical steps to enhance bilateral and transit trade flows.
In the field of water, the two sides reviewed the outcomes of the third meeting of the Joint Water Committee, held in Amman following the second session of the Higher Coordination Council, and stressed the importance of implementing its outcomes and ensuring a fair distribution of water resources between the two countries.
The two sides welcomed the launch and activation of the joint Syrian-Jordanian operational water platform and the commencement of a study on the development of the Yarmouk Basin.
During the visit, the two governments signed an air services agreement, which was signed on behalf of Syria by Omar al-Husari and on behalf of Jordan by Daifallah al-Fayez.
Al-Sharaibani and Safadi also held extensive bilateral talks on ways to strengthen relations, regional developments and efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability in the region.
The two ministers reviewed mechanisms for effective consultation between the foreign ministries of the two countries and discussed progress achieved since the second session of the Higher Coordination Council, including cooperation on joint strategic projects, institutional development, capacity building, training, international cooperation, energy, health and investment.
The two sides agreed to hold the third session of the Higher Coordination Council in Damascus in October this year.
Al-Sharaibani expressed appreciation for Jordan’s continued support for Syria in its efforts to rebuild a secure, stable and prosperous homeland. Safadi reaffirmed Jordan’s support for the Syrian government’s efforts to rebuild and recover the country on foundations that preserve Syria’s unity, security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity and safeguard the rights of its people.
The two ministers stressed the importance of fully implementing the roadmap aimed at ending the crisis in Sweida and stabilizing southern Syria, which was announced by Syria, Jordan and the United States and has been welcomed and adopted by a number of regional and international organizations and countries. They also reaffirmed their categorical rejection of any partition or separatist schemes.
The two sides further stressed the need to halt all Israeli interventions and repeated attacks on Syrian territory, condemning them as a flagrant violation of international law and an assault on Syria’s sovereignty that threatens its security, stability and the safety of its citizens, as well as regional peace and stability.
They called for Israel’s immediate withdrawal to the lines established under the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, stressing that these attacks undermine the Syrian government’s recovery efforts and threaten regional security and stability.
The two ministers also discussed regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, emphasizing the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts and dialogue to address crises and reach lasting solutions based on international law, good-neighborly relations and the foundations necessary to ensure lasting security and stability.
The two sides agreed to continue joint work, build on the progress achieved in various areas of cooperation and maintain coordination and consultations on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
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