AMMAN: Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi met on Saturday with US ambassador to Turkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack and his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani to discuss recent developments in Syria, the Jordan News Agency reported.
Their discussions had a particular focus on consolidating the fragile ceasefire in the southern Sweida governorate, JNA added.
The talks also addressed the importance of enforcing the ceasefire to safeguard Syria’s unity, protect civilians and uphold the rule of law, amid concerns over instability and violence in the region.
Safadi reiterated Jordan’s full support for Syria’s security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and stressed that peace in Syria remained a cornerstone of broader regional stability.
He also expressed appreciation for Washington’s diplomatic role, saying: “The United States plays a key role in bringing about a ceasefire and in protecting Syria’s security and stability and the safety of its people.”
Safadi underscored the strength of the partnership and cooperation between Amman and Washington on Syria-related issues.
The foreign minister went on to condemn repeated Israeli strikes on Syrian territory, denouncing them as “a blatant violation of international law and a breach of Syria’s sovereignty, which threatens its security, stability, unity, and the safety of its people.”
For his part, Barrack praised Jordan’s leadership in regional affairs.
“Grateful for the partnership of FM Ayman Safadi today as we operationalize the ceasefire in Suwayda,” he wrote on X following the meeting.
“The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a critical leadership role in the region, and we are making positive steps to support a unified, stable Syria at peace with its neighbors, including our Jordanian allies,” he added.
The meeting comes amid a renewed diplomatic push to de-escalate tensions in Syria’s south, where tribal, political and external dynamics continue to shape the fragile post-Assad regime landscape.
