Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Shibani reaffirmed on Thursday Damascus’s commitment to implementing the tripartite roadmap designed to achieve a national settlement in Suweida governorate, stressing that the agreement safeguards Syria’s territorial integrity while condemning Israeli military actions in the south.
Shibani’s remarks came during an official meeting in Aqaba with King Abdullah II of Jordan. The Syrian foreign minister arrived in the Kingdom on Thursday for high‑level talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing shared regional security concerns.
During the discussions, Shibani underscored Syria’s firm opposition to ongoing Israeli strikes in southern Syria, warning that such actions pose serious risks to regional stability at a moment when diplomatic efforts are concentrated on advancing the Suweida roadmap.
Syrian‑Jordanian Talks in Aqaba
Upon his arrival in Jordan, Shibani was received by Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi. The two ministers held extensive talks in the coastal city of Aqaba.
According to the Jordanian Foreign Ministry, the discussions focused on preparations for the third session of the Syrian‑Jordanian Supreme Coordination Council, scheduled to convene in Damascus next month. The council, established in May, aims to expand economic and security cooperation and address shared regional pressures.
The ministers also reviewed security developments in Syria and the wider Middle East, emphasising the importance of sustained bilateral coordination to protect national interests and reinforce regional stability. The visit follows a phone call between Shibani and Safadi on 13 October, during which both ministers condemned recent attacks against Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with Riyadh.
The Suweida Roadmap Agreement
In September, Shibani, Safadi and United States Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack signed an agreement establishing a comprehensive political roadmap for Suweida governorate, backed by both Amman and Washington. Shibani’s renewed assurances in Aqaba highlight Damascus’s commitment to advancing the national framework while preserving Syria’s sovereignty and border integrity.
The foreign minister’s visit to Jordan comes shortly after his return to Damascus from Iraq, where he represented Syria at the fifty‑second session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Baghdad.
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