Syria, Jordan Launch Joint Probe Into Deadly Airstrikes, Sign 11 Deals
The countries opened a joint security probe after airstrikes killed seven civilians and signed 11 cooperation agreements on trade, aviation and food security.
- On Monday, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met in Damascus, announcing a joint investigation into last month's airstrikes and signing 11 new cooperation agreements.
- Jordan launched the strikes in Daraa last month targeting Islamic State militants linked to a deadly bomb attack on a church in Karak, killing seven civilians including three children.
- The 11 signed agreements cover investment, civil aviation, and food security, reflecting bilateral trade that nearly tripled in the past year to $330 million.
- Shibani confirmed a joint security committee finalized its investigation on Monday, stating "work is underway to redress the harm and compensate the innocent victims" while maintaining "strong and brotherly" relations.
- Both nations are advancing a strategic partnership including cloud seeding in the Yarmouk River basin and a proposed railway connection linking Saudi Arabia to Turkey through Jordan and Syria.
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Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi arrives in Damascus to participate in the meeting of the Supreme Coordination Council between the two countries on his first visit to the Syrian capital following the Jordanian bombing of Rif Dar ' a last month.
Anadolu Ajansı
anews.com.tr3rd session of Jordanian-Syrian Higher Coordination Council to discuss bilateral cooperation, implementation of previous agreements
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Asaad Hassan Al-Shaybani was received on Monday by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs of Jordan, Ayman Al-Safdi, at Damascus International Airport.
Kansas City Star
Syria, Jordan seek to mend ties after deadly airstrikes, sign cooperation deals
DAMASCUS, Nov 9 - The foreign ministers of Syria and Jordan met in Damascus on Monday for the first time since Jordanian airstrikes killed civilians in southern Syria last month, announcing a joint investigation into the incident and signing 11 new cooperation agreements.
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