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Shafaq News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Syria, Jordan, US back Suwayda truce and aid access
Shafaq News – Suwayda On Sunday, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani held a tripartite meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and US Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack to discuss the situation in Suwayda. According to a statement by the Syrian Foreign Ministry, aal-Shibani, for his part, praised the roles of Jordan and the United States in securing the ceasefire and supporting Syria's efforts to stabilize Suwayda and protect its residents. Safadi and Barrack expressed full support for the truce and for the Syrian government's role in ensuring its implementation, welcoming the Syrian government's pledge to hold accountable those responsible for abuses against civilians during recent clashes. The three sides agreed on a set of operational steps to reinforce the agreement, including the deployment of Syrian security forces across Suwayda, the release of detainees held by all parties, and the promotion of local reconciliation efforts. They also underscored the need for expanded humanitarian access and the restoration of state authority under the rule of law. لقاء ثلاثي في عمان جمع وزير الخارجية والمغتربين ونظيره الأردني والمبعوث الأمريكي إلى #سوريا — وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين السورية (@syrianmofaex) July 19, 2025 The ceasefire comes after days of deadly clashes between local armed factions and Bedouin tribal fighters in and around Suwayda. Earlier, Syrian Interior Ministry spokesperson Nour al-Din al-Baba announced that all tribal fighters had been cleared from the city and that violence within urban neighborhoods had ceased. بعد جهود حثيثة بذلتها وزارة الداخلية لتطبيق اتفاق وقف إطلاق النار وذلك بعد انتشار قواتها في المنطقة الشمالية والغربية لمحافظة السويداء، تم إخلاء مدينة السويداء من كافة مقاتلي العشائر، وإيقاف الاشتباكات داخل أحياء المدينة #نور_الدين_البابا #المتحدث_باسم_وزارة_الداخلية_السورية — نور الدين البابا (@SyrianMoiSpokes) July 19, 2025 Meanwhile, humanitarian aid convoys arrived in Suwayda today under the supervision of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent. The convoys included ambulances, food, and medical supplies. According to Health Minister Musab al-Ali, only Red Crescent teams were permitted entry, while the government delegation accompanying the aid was turned back to Damascus after being denied access by local authorities. The Health Ministry's media office confirmed to state news agency SANA that the official convoy returned to the capital, leaving the Red Crescent to carry out the aid delivery alone. In a statement, the prominent Druze religious leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri welcomed all humanitarian assistance provided through international and relief organizations. Calling for an immediate end to the 'brutal assault on Suwayda,' the statement condemned disinformation campaigns and inflammatory rumors aimed at fueling violence and sectarianism.
Ammon
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
FM, Syrian counterpart discuss bilateral relations in Brussels
Ammon News - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi met with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shibani. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 5th ministerial meeting of the European Union and Southern Neighborhood countries held in Brussels.
Shafaq News
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi, Syrian FMs warn of regional chaos
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shibani, in Istanbul to discuss regional tensions and bilateral relations, on the sidelines of the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers. During the meeting, Hussein cautioned that continued escalation threatens to plunge the Middle East into widespread chaos with heavy costs for all. He also referred to Iraq's initiative, presented during the recent emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers, which calls for the formation of an Arab-Islamic committee tasked with engaging all parties to broker a ceasefire and resume negotiations. Both parties also reviewed political and economic developments in Syria and explored ways to strengthen cooperation.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Iraq reopens Syria crossing for trade and passenger traffic
ANBAR (Reuters) -Iraq has officially reopened the Qaim border crossing with Syria for trade and passenger traffic, a spokesman for the Iraqi border authority said on Saturday, marking a key step in efforts to normalise relations and revive economic ties between the two countries. 'The Qaim crossing is now fully operational for both cargo trucks and civilian movement,' the spokesman told Reuters, adding that the reopening followed joint security assessments by Iraqi and Syrian officials. The move comes three months after Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani visited Baghdad and urged Iraq to resume cross-border trade. The crossing had been shut in the wake of the revolt that toppled President Bashar al-Assad and the ensuing years of conflict that destabilised the region. The reopening is also seen as a sign of warming ties between Baghdad and Syria's new leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has sought to re-establish diplomatic and economic relations with regional neighbours. Iraqi officials say the two governments have intensified coordination on border security and trade facilitation since al-Sharaa took office last year. 'This crossing will serve as a strategic corridor for commodity trade between Iraq and Syria,' said Turki al-Mahallawi, mayor of the town of al-Qaim, where the border post is located.
Straits Times
14-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Iraq reopens Syria crossing for trade and passenger traffic
FILE PHOTO: Iraqi army commanders visit by helicopter a military base near a border crossing with Syria at Al-Qaim, Iraq January 18, 2021. Picture taken January 18, 2021. REUTERS/John Davison/File Photo ANBAR - Iraq has officially reopened the Qaim border crossing with Syria for trade and passenger traffic, a spokesman for the Iraqi border authority said on Saturday, marking a key step in efforts to normalise relations and revive economic ties between the two countries. 'The Qaim crossing is now fully operational for both cargo trucks and civilian movement,' the spokesman told Reuters, adding that the reopening followed joint security assessments by Iraqi and Syrian officials. The move comes three months after Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani visited Baghdad and urged Iraq to resume cross-border trade. The crossing had been shut in the wake of the revolt that toppled President Bashar al-Assad and the ensuing years of conflict that destabilised the region. The reopening is also seen as a sign of warming ties between Baghdad and Syria's new leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has sought to re-establish diplomatic and economic relations with regional neighbours. Iraqi officials say the two governments have intensified coordination on border security and trade facilitation since al-Sharaa took office last year. 'This crossing will serve as a strategic corridor for commodity trade between Iraq and Syria,' said Turki al-Mahallawi, mayor of the town of al-Qaim, where the border post is located. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
