Amman, April 12 (SANA) Syria and Jordan pledged to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across multiple sectors, as senior officials from both countries met in Amman on Sunday for the second session of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council.
Speaking at a joint press conference, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi described the meeting as “a distinctly Jordanian-Syrian day,” reflecting the political will of King Abdullah II and President Ahmad al-Sharaa to build on longstanding ties and move toward comprehensive strategic relations.
Safadi said the session marked the largest meeting between the two countries, resulting in the signing about 10 agreements and memoranda of understanding, and discussions covering more than 21 sectors. He added that the outcomes represent a practical step toward institutionalizing cooperation and advancing shared interests.
He reaffirmed Jordan’s full support for Syria’s reconstruction, stressing the importance of ensuring Syria’s sovereignty and stability, and described the current period as a “historic moment” for the country.
For his part, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said the talks reflected deep-rooted historical and social ties that go beyond geographic proximity, adding that the current rapprochement signals a return of relations between Damascus and Amman to their natural course.
Al-Shaibani described Jordan as a strategic partner, noting that Syria’s stability supports Jordan, while Jordan’s prosperity benefits Syria. He said the meeting produced an “unprecedented” package of agreements and laid the groundwork for a new phase of cooperation.
He highlighted plans to enhance regional connectivity, including a trilateral agreement with Türkiye to activate land corridors, efforts to revive the Hejaz railway, resume operations of the Arab Gas Pipeline and strengthen electricity interconnection, alongside coordination with Saudi Arabia on digital connectivity.
Al-Shaibani said both sides aim to develop their relationship into a model for regional partnership, adding that economic challenges, including supply chain disruptions and pressures on border crossings, underscore the need to accelerate integration.
He also said Syria and Jordan serve as key regional gateways, linking the Gulf, the Red Sea, Türkiye and Europe, and emphasized that Syria is open to investment as it seeks to rebuild and re-engage economically.
On regional developments, al-Shaibani condemned the repeated Israeli aggressions on Syrian territory and expansion in the occupied Golan, calling them violations of sovereignty and international law.
Safadi said achieving security and stability requires Israel to stop its aggressions on Syrian territory and end its expansionist policies, which will only bring further conflict and destruction to the region.
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