Jordanian FM in Damascus: Syria's stability vital for Jordan, urges Israeli withdrawal
Jordan's foreign minister says Syria's stability is key for Jordan, highlighting strong ties and ongoing border security cooperation between the two countries.
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AIJordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has emphasized that Syria’s stability is a fundamental part of Jordan’s own stability, noting that relations between the two countries are at their best, with continued cooperation on border security.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Damascus with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Al-Shaibani, Safadi reiterated Jordan’s call for Israel to withdraw from Syrian territories it occupied two years ago, stressing the importance of respecting Syria’s sovereignty.
The Jordanian foreign minister also expressed regret over civilian casualties in the Daraa incident, stating that terrorism exists everywhere and that combating it is a shared responsibility requiring cooperation and coordination among nations.
He pointed to ongoing Jordanian-Syrian cooperation on security issues, especially border protection, to support the stability of both countries.