Jordan and Syria discuss preparations for the third session of the Higher Coordination Council
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Jordan and Syria discussed on Wednesday the preparations for the third session of the Higher Coordination Council, scheduled to be held in Damascus during October of this year.
According to a joint Jordanian-Syrian statement, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, discussed the preparations for the third session of the Higher Coordination Council scheduled to be held in Damascus this October, and followed up on the implementation of the outcomes of the second session held in Amman last April. They also discussed translating what was agreed upon into practical steps, especially in the sectors of trade, investment, transport, customs, water, energy, and other priority sectors, in a way that achieves the interests of both countries and their peoples.
Safadi and Al-Shaibani held expanded talks, in which they affirmed their keenness to build on the continuous development witnessed in Jordanian-Syrian relations, continue working to develop them into a comprehensive strategic partnership, and enhance practical and institutional cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
Safadi affirmed the Kingdom's firm position in supporting Syria in the reconstruction process on foundations that ensure its unity, sovereignty, security, stability, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, and preserve the rights of all Syrians, stressing that Syria's security and stability are a pillar for the security and stability of the region.
Safadi and Al-Shaibani agreed to maintain consultation, communication, and coordination between the concerned authorities in both countries to follow up on cooperation paths and implement what is agreed upon, in a way that enhances brotherly relations and serves the interests of both countries and their peoples.
