Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, and U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Bark participated in a Jordanian-Syrian-U.S. meeting that approved a joint plan to resolve the crisis in Suwayda Governorate. The plan is based on principles that safeguard Syria’s unity through practical steps to rebuild trust while preserving the security of the governorate and the rights and safety of its citizens.
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The meeting followed earlier discussions hosted in Amman on July 19 and August 12 aimed at consolidating the ceasefire in Suwayda, southern Syria, and addressing the crisis there.
Following the meeting, Safadi, Shibani, and Bark signed a roadmap entitled “Ending the Crisis in Suwayda and Stabilizing Southern Syria.”
In a joint press conference with Shibani and Bark, Safadi stressed the importance of the meeting and its outcomes, achieved through joint efforts by Jordan, Syria, and the United States to end the crisis in Suwayda.
Safadi reaffirmed Jordan’s unwavering stance in full support of Syria’s reconstruction efforts to ensure its security, unity, stability, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens, saying: “This is a constant principle that we have translated into practical cooperation with our Syrian brothers from day one, and we continue to do so clearly.”
He emphasized that Syria’s unity, stability, and security are “a cornerstone of regional security and stability, and we in the region all stand with our brothers in Syria in this effort.” He stressed that “the security of southern Syria is an extension of our own security in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the stability of southern Syria is a necessity for our stability. We are working with all means at our disposal to support the reconciliation process in southern Syria—confirmed by the Syrian foreign minister—on the basis of preserving Syria’s security, unity, sovereignty, and the safety of all the people of the southern region.”
Safadi noted that “the tragic events witnessed in Suwayda must be overcome within the framework of the Syrian nation, on the basis that Syria is one state, and through steps that help close this wound.”
He highlighted that the plan includes measures such as an investigation by a UN committee, accountability for perpetrators of atrocities, restoration of essential services, and delivery of humanitarian aid—steps that must help end the crisis. He reaffirmed Jordan’s rejection of any interference in Syrian affairs, “particularly in southern Syria, as that poses a threat to us as well.”
Safadi condemned Israeli attacks on Syria and southern Syria, describing them as destabilizing actions that “also affect us in Jordan.” He said Jordan is working in full coordination with Syria, adding: “We want Syria to stabilize, rise, and rebuild after years of destruction and suffering endured by the Syrian people, and to embark on practical steps toward a secure, bright future that guarantees the security and rights of all Syrians.”
He explained that the approved plan includes a joint Syrian-Jordanian-U.S. mechanism to ensure implementation, stressing: “We trust that our brothers will take all necessary steps to rebuild trust, overcome the catastrophic consequences of what happened, and place all of Syria on the path to a secure, stable future that is a guarantee for us all in the region.”
Safadi underlined that all Arab countries and the international community stand with a safe, stable, unified, and sovereign Syria, rejecting any separatist or partition projects. He said the process of ending the crisis must proceed gradually and rationally, addressing issues, building trust, correcting mistakes, and fulfilling the Syrian people’s right to live in freedom, dignity, security, and safety on their land.
He thanked Shibani and Bark for their efforts in finalizing the plan, stressing that Syria must succeed, as “failure is not an option because it would harm the entire region.” He reiterated Jordan’s commitment to supporting Syria “so the Syrian people can succeed, and so Syria can regain its security, stability, vitality, and central role in the region.”
In response to a question, Safadi said the roadmap to resolving the Suwayda crisis relies on clear steps to restore security to southern Syria and its citizens, reaffirming that “the security of southern Syria is an extension of Jordan’s security.” He added: “What we want for southern Syria, including Quneitra, Daraa, and Suwayda, is that they remain an integral part of the Syrian homeland—safe, stable, with full rights guaranteed and security preserved.”
Safadi stressed Jordan’s rejection of any separatist or partition projects in Syria, warning that the only party working toward such agendas is Israel, which “seeks to prevent Syria from stabilizing and rebuilding.” He added that under the principles of Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, “all necessary measures to address the catastrophic events in Suwayda are on the table, and we fully support them.”
He linked Israeli policies to wider regional destabilization, pointing out that Israel’s government “waged a genocidal war on Gaza, displacing more than 370,000 Palestinians from Gaza City to destroyed camps lacking basic living conditions, serving only its own ambitions and expansionist schemes. We all share a common interest in preventing such divisive projects.”
He further stressed that Israel’s security can only come through respecting the security and stability of others. Recalling the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, which was also subjected to an Israeli attack, he said: “All Arab states want a just peace that meets the rights of the Palestinian people, preserves Arab sovereignty, and ensures Israel’s security within the framework of a just, peaceful solution based on the two-state solution.”
Safadi concluded by reaffirming that Jordan has always and will always support Syria’s security and stability, and will remain a voice for peace, security, and stability in the region. He added that His Majesty King Abdullah II has been clear from day one that Jordan’s support for Syria’s stability and security is a principled, unwavering position.
For his part, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said the Syrian government has developed a clear roadmap to ensure rights, uphold justice, build trust, and strengthen social reconciliation. “It opens the way for healing wounds that must now be closed, through practical steps supported by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United States.”
Shibani said: “What we present today is not for the benefit of one party over another, but for Syria as a whole and for the good of all its sons and daughters without exception.”
He affirmed that Syria found in its Jordanian brothers and U.S. friends a readiness to provide necessary support for these steps—whether through humanitarian aid or mobilizing international funding. “This support complements our national efforts and serves as a bridge helping us move quickly toward restoring stability in southern Syria.”
He noted that announcing the roadmap marks the beginning of a long process to rebuild channels of communication that strengthen unity among Syrians, prevent the recurrence of tragedies, and restore reassurance to every household in Suwayda. The roadmap also addresses the return of displaced people, housing for employees, and the restoration and activation of services in Suwayda after recent disruptions.
Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Bark said the United States is committed to helping, supporting, and strengthening Syria, stressing that the steps being taken by the Syrian government are historic.
He commended Jordan’s efforts to consolidate the ceasefire in Suwayda and highlighted the importance of the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Syria, which will provide the Syrian government with critical resources for reconstruction.
--(Petra)
