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Jordanian border guards in the Northern Military Region said they foiled a narcotics smuggling attempt using a drone along the Syrian–Jordanian border, marking the second such incident in two days involving drone-based smuggling attempts in the same area.

The memoranda of understanding included industry and trade, health, social affairs, religious endowments, higher education, justice and the judiciary, media, tourism, and postal services and electronic payments.

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Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi at a joint press conference with the Syrian Foreign Minister following the conclusion of the Higher Coordination Council ministerial meeting in Amman:

Today’s meeting is the largest in the history of the two countries, marking a practical step to translate political will into structured cooperation.

Around ten agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed, with cooperation discussed across more than twenty-one sectors and a wide range of bilateral issues addressed comprehensively.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani at a joint press conference with the Jordanian Foreign Minister following the conclusion of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council ministerial meeting in Amman:

Our rapprochement with Jordan today marks a return of relations to the right track. In Jordan, we discussed cooperation in key sectors, including the economy, transportation, and water.

The implications of the complex regional situation require us to enhance security and military coordination with Jordan.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani at a joint press conference with the Jordanian Foreign Minister following the conclusion of the Higher Coordination Council ministerial meeting in Amman:

We have laid the groundwork for a new phase through a trilateral memorandum of understanding with Turkey to activate land corridors, while also working to revive the Hejaz Railway, restart the Arab Gas Pipeline, and establish an electricity interconnection.

Coordination is also underway with Saudi Arabia on regional digital connectivity.

𝗔𝗹-𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶 𝗔𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮–𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani:

📌 We strongly condemn the repeated Israeli attacks on Syrian territory and the ongoing expansion in the occupied Golan Heights.

📌 These actions constitute a flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty and international law.

📌 We also condemn the recent aggression that damaged infrastructure in Lebanon.

📌 The current economic challenges include disruptions to supply chains and risks to border crossings.

📌 These challenges require accelerating integration plans between Syria and Jordan.

📌 Jordan serves as Syria’s gateway to the Gulf and the Red Sea while Syria serves as Jordan’s gateway to Turkey and Europe.

𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi

📌 Syria’s return to the Arab world has opened doors to regional and international cooperation that had been closed for decades.

📌 Syria’s achievements since the revolution’s victory have exceeded all expectations.

📌 Numerous memorandums of understanding were signed today covering energy, water, gas, education, and other key sectors.

📌 Jordan serves as the gateway from the Arabian Gulf, through Syria, to Turkey and Europe.

📌 Significant progress has been made in electricity interconnection, with ongoing projects aimed at further expansion.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani:

The recent crisis in the Strait of Hormuz underscores the importance of Syria regaining its role in regional integration.

Syria’s vital sectors require major investment, with Jordan’s support needed to advance reconstruction and strengthen cooperation.

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi

Israel must cease its attacks on Syrian territory and stop undermining its internal security, while welcoming the Iran–Israel ceasefire agreement and the continuation of diplomacy and peace talks.

We call for an end to Israeli aggression against Lebanon and support the Lebanese government in maintaining security and stability.

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𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

Joint Statement by Syria and Jordan, issued as the outcome of the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council:

📌 Launching Diplomatic Interaction Week to exchange expertise and coordinate foreign missions.

📌 Forming joint working groups for regional telecom, food, rail, and energy projects.

📌 Implementing a reciprocal trade and aligned customs mechanism starting May 1, 2026.

📌 Resuming transit trade and enhancing mutual utilization of maritime ports.

📌 Establishing a joint donor mechanism for Syrian public sector and infrastructure funding.

📌 Upgrading the Nasib-Jaber crossing into an international-standard model border facility.

𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆

Joint Statement by Syria and Jordan, issued as the outcome of the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council:

📌 The Joint Water Committee was reactivated to ensure fair water sharing and develop the Yarmouk Basin and joint cloud-seeding projects.

📌 Natural gas supplies to Syria are set to resume within two days following the supply agreement signed in January 2026.

📌 Technical teams will continue repairing electrical interconnection lines to supply the Syrian grid with electricity from Jordan.

📌 New trilateral cooperation involving Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia was discussed regarding regional digital economy and telecommunications links.

📌 Nine memoranda of understanding were signed covering media, health, justice, tourism, social development, and higher education.

𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘄𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽, 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶 𝗔𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗺

Joint Statement by Syria and Jordan, issued as the outcome of the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council:

📌 The Council condemned Israeli attacks on Syrian territory as violations of international law and demanded a withdrawal to the 1974 disengagement lines.

📌 Both nations prioritized the full implementation of the roadmap for Suwayda and southern Syria to ensure regional stability and unity.

📌 The session concluded by reaffirming the Hashemite Custodianship of Jerusalem’s holy sites and welcoming the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.