Jordan hosts trilateral meeting with Syria and US on Syria's stability, reconstruction
The meeting was attended by Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Assad al-Shaybani, US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrett, along with representatives from relevant institutions in the three countries.
This session follows previous discussions held in Amman aimed at solidifying the ceasefire in Sweida province in southern Syria and resolving the ongoing crisis there.
The participants affirmed that Sweida province and all its local communities are an integral part of the Syrian Arab Republic, with the rights of its residents safeguarded in the ongoing process of building a new Syria that guarantees security for all its citizens, ensuring their representation and involvement in shaping Syria's future.
Jordan and the United States welcomed recent steps by the Syrian government, including:
Conducting thorough investigations and holding accountable all perpetrators of crimes and violations in Sweida, with readiness to cooperate with relevant UN bodies and involve them in the investigation process.
Increasing humanitarian aid access and flow to all areas of Sweida in cooperation with UN agencies.
Intensifying efforts of service institutions to restore disrupted public services caused by recent events.
Beginning rehabilitation of areas damaged during the conflicts in the province.
Welcoming targeted international contributions to support these efforts and assist the Syrian government in facilitating the return of displaced persons.
Initiating social reconciliation processes in Sweida and strengthening civil peace.
Appreciating the support and backing of Jordan and the United States in these regards.
Safadi, Barrett, and Shaybani reaffirmed the full solidarity of Jordan and the United States with Syria's security, stability, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens.
They called on the international community to stand with Syria in its reconstruction efforts based on principles that guarantee security, stability, sovereignty, unity, and respect for the aspirations and rights of the Syrian people.
The three parties agreed to hold another meeting in the coming weeks to continue deliberations and respond to the Syrian government's request to form a trilateral working group (Syrian-Jordanian-American) aimed at supporting the Syrian government's efforts to maintain the ceasefire in Sweida province and resolve the ongoing crisis.
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