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DAMASCUS, May 21 (Xinhua) — Syria and Jordan on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a coordination council aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The agreement was signed in Damascus by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi. It outlines plans to strengthen cooperation in key sectors such as energy, water, health and transport.
The creation of the council, agreed upon during A. al-Safadi’s visit to Damascus on April 17, came amid reports that the EU intends to lift economic sanctions on Syria.
A. al-Shibani noted that the easing of European sanctions will contribute to the expansion of regional cooperation.
A. al-Safadi said that the establishment of the coordination council is aimed at resuming joint initiatives in the critical infrastructure and humanitarian sectors. “Syria’s stability is crucial for the stability of the region,” he added.
The parties condemned the repeated Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory. A. al-Shibani stressed that Damascus “maintains contact with the US and Europe” to put pressure on Israel.
A. al-Safadi said that Israel’s attacks on southern Syria also threaten Jordan’s security. “External interference in Syria must stop,” he said, adding that “Jordan sees Syria as its gateway to Europe, and Syria sees Jordan as a bridge to the Persian Gulf.”
A. al-Shibani reiterated Syria’s commitment to open diplomacy and national reconstruction, saying the country’s priority is stabilizing the economy, rebuilding energy infrastructure and facilitating the return of refugees. –0–