Syrian defense minister meets Jordanian army chief in Damascus

Syria's new defense minister Murhaf Abu Qasra attends an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria January 19, 2025. (REUTERS)
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Updated 23 April 2025
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Syrian defense minister meets Jordanian army chief in Damascus

  • The Syrian defense minister affirmed the depth of the historical ties between Syria and Jordan and reiterated his country’s commitment to close cooperation

DUBAI: Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, chairman of Jordan's Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra on Wednesday in Damascus, news agency Petra reported. 

During the meeting, the two men discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to further develop and strengthen them. They also addressed prospects for enhanced security and military cooperation between the two countries.

Both sides emphasized the importance of continued coordination and joint efforts to confront the various challenges facing the region.

They highlighted the need to use the capabilities and resources of the Jordanian Armed Forces in multiple sectors to support regional security and stability — particularly in light of the challenges in border areas, which directly affect the national security of the two countries.

The Syrian defense minister affirmed the depth of the historical ties between Syria and Jordan and reiterated his country’s commitment to close cooperation. He also commended the pivotal role of King Abdullah II in fostering regional security and stability.


Lebanon says 4 dead in strike as Israel says targeted Palestinian group

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Lebanon says 4 dead in strike as Israel says targeted Palestinian group

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanese official media said an Israeli strike on Sunday in the country’s east near the Syrian border killed four people, as Israel said it had targeted operatives from Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad.
An Israeli drone “targeted a car on the Lebanese-Syrian border,” the state-run National News Agency said, adding that “four bodies” were inside the vehicle, while the Israeli military in a statement said it “struck Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in the Majdal Anjar area.”