Amman: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani, and U.S. Ambassador to Turkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack participated in a trilateral meeting that endorsed a joint plan to address the crisis in the Sweida province. The plan aims to safeguard Syria’s unity through practical steps that focus on rebuilding trust, ensuring the province’s security, and protecting citizens’ rights.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting followed previous discussions held in Amman on July 19 and August 12, which aimed to consolidate a ceasefire in Sweida, located in southern Syria, and find a resolution to the ongoing crisis. Safadi, Shibani, and Barrack signed a “roadmap to end the Sweida crisis and stabilize southern Syria.”
During a joint press conference, Safadi emphasized the significance of the meeting and its outcomes, achieved through collaborative efforts by Jordan, Syria, and the United States. Safadi expressed Jordan’s unwavering support for Syria’s reconstruction efforts, which ensure security, unity, stability, sovereignty, and the safety of all citizens. He noted that Syria’s unity and stability are essential for regional security.
Safadi highlighted the tragic events in Sweida, stressing the necessity of overcoming them within a united Syria framework. The plan involves measures such as a UN investigation, accountability for atrocities, restoring basic services, and humanitarian aid. He opposed external interference in Syria, particularly in the south, and condemned Israeli attacks on Syria as destabilizing efforts.
The plan includes a joint Syrian-Jordanian-U.S. mechanism for implementation. Safadi reiterated Jordan’s rejection of separatist schemes in Syria, warning against Israeli interests in destabilizing Syria. He asserted that Israel’s security should be based on respecting the stability of others and noted that the Emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha affirmed a pursuit of just peace based on a two-state solution.
Shibani discussed Syria’s roadmap to secure rights, strengthen justice, and promote reconciliation, with support from Jordan and the U.S. The plan addresses the return of displaced persons and restoring services in Sweida. Barrack expressed U.S. commitment to assisting Syria and praised Jordan’s role in consolidating the ceasefire, mentioning that lifting sanctions on Syria would aid reconstruction efforts.