Damascus: Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi took part in a meeting hosted in Damascus by Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Shaibani, with the participation of Thomas Bark, US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting built on previous discussions held in Amman on July 19 and August 12, 2025, and focused on consolidating the ceasefire in Syria’s Sweida Governorate and outlining a roadmap for resolving the ongoing crisis in the region. The three nations-Syria, Jordan, and the United States-agreed on a joint roadmap based on Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and the equal citizenship of all Syrians. The roadmap emphasizes Syria’s stability, security, and prosperity as vital to regional stability and outlines a comprehensive, Syrian-led political process essential for rebuilding national institutions.
The roadmap includes several key points, such as the Syrian government inviting the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic to investigate recent incidents in Sweida and holding perpetrators accountable under Syrian law. Legal proceedings will be initiated against individuals found to have committed violations or abuses against civilians or property. Additionally, Syria, with the support of Jordan and the US, will ensure the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian and medical aid in cooperation with UN agencies and other international partners.
Efforts to restore essential services in the governorate will continue, with Jordan and the US working to secure funding from international donors. Qualified security forces will be deployed to the Sweida-Damascus highway to secure free movement for civilians and commerce, and all civilian fighters will be withdrawn from Sweida’s administrative borders. Police forces will replace them to ensure security and enable displaced residents to return.
The agreement also supports the International Committee of the Red Cross in completing detainee releases and expediting the exchange process. Syria will outline a reconstruction plan for damaged villages and homes, with Jordan and the US assisting in securing international support. The Syrian government will lead a national initiative promoting unity, pluralism, and legal equality, intensifying efforts to combat hate speech and potentially adopting legislation to criminalize incitement.
Jordan, in coordination with Syria, will invite representatives of Sweida’s local communities for reconciliation talks. The roadmap also includes transitional security and governance arrangements, aiming for a local, inclusive police force, activation of civil institutions, establishment of a provincial council, and coordinated aid distribution.
The US will pursue security arrangements with Israel concerning southern Syria, addressing both countries’ security concerns while affirming Syria’s sovereignty. A monitoring and implementation mechanism will be established to ensure full respect for Syrian sovereignty.
The roadmap reflects a shared commitment to a united, secure, and prosperous Syria. The three signatories pledged to advance peace and stability in Sweida and southern Syria through this collaborative framework. The roadmap was signed by Safadi, Shaibani, and Bark.