Jordanian Foreign Minister arrives in Damascus for the third meeting of the Higher Coordination Council

Visit to Damascus

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Damascus on Monday to co-chair the third meeting of the Jordanian-Syrian Higher Coordination Council. He was greeted at Damascus International Airport by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, the SANA agency reports, citing Anadolu.

Agenda of the meeting

According to the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meetings will focus on strengthening bilateral relations and monitoring the implementation of the agreements reached at the council's second session, held in Amman in April. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry also said the two sides plan to sign memoranda of understanding and executive programs to expand strategic partnership and advance shared interests.

Background on the council's creation

The council serves as a framework mechanism for coordinating bilateral cooperation and reviewing progress on agreements between the two neighboring countries. It was established on April 18, 2025, when Syria and Jordan agreed to strengthen cooperation in a number of sectors, including energy, healthcare, industry, trade, transport and agriculture. The current session is thus a continuation of the format launched a year and a half ago, and its practical outcome will be evident from the documents signed.