Jordan supports a unified, stable Syria without seeking influence: former minister
Former Jordanian information minister Samih Maaytah says Amman backs a unified, stable Syria and has no ambitions to exert influence over its neighbor.
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AIFormer Jordanian Minister of Information Samih Maaytah has emphasized that Jordan does not seek to wield any influence within Syria, stressing that Amman's position is to support the establishment of a unified and stable Syrian state, free from division and fragmentation.
Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Maaytah said Jordan wants to see a stable and unified Syria, not a fragmented state, noting that stability in Syria directly affects Jordan due to their shared border and interconnected security.
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He added that Amman's interests lie in the existence of a stable Syrian state capable of maintaining its unity, affirming that Jordan does not seek to interfere in Syrian affairs or impose its influence. Instead, it hopes for stability in Damascus, which would serve the interests of both countries and the wider region.