Damascus, Nov. 9 (Petra) -- Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa received on Monday Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Majdi Al Harasis, and Director of the General Intelligence Department, Maj. Gen. Ahmad Husni.

During the meeting, Safadi conveyed greetings from His Majesty King Abdullah II to President Al-Sharaa and delivered a message from His Majesty affirming Jordan's commitment to strengthening historical fraternal relations between the two countries. The message addressed regional developments and coordination mechanisms to serve mutual interests, end escalation, and promote regional security and stability.

President Al-Sharaa extended his greetings to His Majesty, highlighting the depth of fraternal ties between the two nations and the unprecedented development and growth they are experiencing.

Safadi conveyed the Kingdom's condolences and sympathy to President Al-Sharaa for the innocent civilians killed in the Daraa incident, wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.

The meeting covered enhancing bilateral economic and security cooperation, as well as the outcomes of the third session of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council, which saw the signing of several agreements, memoranda of understanding, and executive programs across multiple sectors to expand partnership.

The meeting on the Syrian side was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, the Chief of the General Staff, and the Head of the General Intelligence Service.

Safadi, Al Harasis, and Husni also held a consultative meeting with their Syrian counterparts Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasrah, Chief of the General Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Naasan, and Head of the General Intelligence Service Maj. Gen. Abdul Qader Tahan reaffirming continued coordination and joint cooperation in facing shared challenges.

//Petra// AF

09/11/2026 21:51:30