Syria,US,and Jordan Agree on Roadmap to Resolve As-Suwayda Crisis
Washington D.C. – A collaborative effort between Syria, the United States, and Jordan has yielded a roadmap aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in the As-Suwayda Governorate of southern Syria. The agreement,announced Tuesday,seeks to reaffirm the ceasefire and address the underlying issues fueling instability in the region.
the roadmap was finalized during a trilateral meeting in Damascus hosted by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, with the attendance of Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi and US Special Envoy to Syria, Tom Barak. These discussions build upon previous talks held in Amman on August 12th and July 19th.
According to a statement released by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs,the agreement is founded on the principles of Syrian territorial integrity and equal rights for all citizens. It explicitly states that As-Suwayda Governorate is an integral part of Syria, with its residents possessing the same rights and responsibilities as all other Syrians.
The roadmap emphasizes a gradual approach to rebuilding trust between the Syrian government and the province,focusing on transitional solutions that will ultimately lead to As-SuwaydaS full reintegration into the Syrian state while bolstering national unity.
US secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the progress, stating via his account on X (formerly Twitter) that the Trump administration’s “peace through strength” policy continues to guide US Middle East strategy. He added that the roadmap aims to promote accountability, reconciliation, justice for victims of atrocities, and the protection of minority rights within Syria.
Jordan and the United States both affirmed the importance of steps taken by the Syrian government following previous discussions in Oman.They also expressed support for a resolution that guarantees syria’s unity and safeguards the rights of As-Suwayda’s residents.
The three nations have committed to cooperating on the urgent implementation of the roadmap,”in full respect for Syrian sovereignty.” This collaborative effort represents a significant step towards de-escalation and a potential path towards lasting stability in southern Syria.
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