Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Shibani met with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Aqaba on 23 October 2026. The two leaders discussed regional stability during their session. Asaad Shibani reaffirmed Damascus's commitment to the tripartite roadmap for a national settlement in Suweida governorate. This diplomatic engagement addressed the ongoing security situation and governance efforts within the province. The meeting concluded with both parties agreeing to maintain communication channels regarding the implementation of the settlement plan. The discussion held in Aqaba notes the importance both nations place on the stability of the Suweida governorate as a key component of broader security objectives.
Commitment to Suweida Roadmap
Asaad Shibani, Ayman Safadi, and United States Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack signed the Suweida roadmap agreement in September. This accord outlines the framework for the national settlement process previously discussed by Syrian and Jordanian leadership. The document represents a multilateral effort to address governance and security within the Suweida governorate. Officials from Syria, Jordan, and the United States established these terms to facilitate progress in the region. The signing of this agreement serves as the foundational document for the ongoing settlement efforts. By formalizing this roadmap, the three signatories have created a structured approach to addressing the administrative and security challenges currently present in the governorate.
Strengthening Bilateral Coordination Efforts
Damascus will host the third session of the Syrian-Jordanian Supreme Coordination Council next month. The council, established in May, serves as the primary formal body for managing bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Officials intend for this upcoming meeting to build upon the established framework for diplomatic and security collaboration. This council functions to streamline communication and policy alignment between the two governments on a variety of shared interests.
Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Shibani and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi held a phone call on 13 October 2026. During this conversation, the two ministers condemned attacks directed against Saudi Arabia. Both officials expressed their respective governments' positions regarding the security of the kingdom during the call. This dialogue showed a shared diplomatic stance on regional security incidents involving external partners.
Asaad Shibani recently represented Syria at the fifty-second session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation held in Baghdad. This participation involved Syrian engagement with other member states to discuss common regional concerns. The attendance of Asaad Shibani at this session marked a continued effort by the Syrian government to participate in multilateral diplomatic forums within the region. Through these various engagements, the Syrian government continues to interact with regional counterparts to address ongoing diplomatic and security matters. The upcoming session of the Supreme Coordination Council in Damascus remains a central focus for the continued development of these bilateral relations.
