Stories · International relations · First seen 9 November 2026 · seen in 2 updates
Third Jordan-Syria Supreme Coordination Council Convenes in Damascus
Syrian FM Asaad al-Shaibani and Jordanian FM Ayman Safadi signed 11 cooperation agreements in Damascus covering transport, energy, investment and security, with trade reportedly tripling to $330 million. The meeting also addressed Jordanian airstrikes in Daraa that killed civilians, with a joint committee formed and compensation promised. Both sides emphasized rejecting Israeli violations in Syria.
In detail
The third session of the council, held 18 months after it was launched, produced 11 signed documents including aviation cooperation, rail links via the historic Hejaz railway, water data sharing, and a $47 million highway rehabilitation project. Officials from both sides stressed deep historical ties and framed the relationship as strongest in decades. A notable outcome was the joint fact-finding committee into Jordanian airstrikes on Daraa in late October that killed civilians; Safadi expressed condolences and al-Shaibani said compensation was being arranged, calling the strikes a 'mistake.' Public commenters largely welcomed warmer ties but some demanded accountability and named identification of those responsible for the Daraa deaths, reflecting unresolved anger over the earlier strikes.
How people are reacting
Public reaction is mixed: many welcome stronger Syrian-Jordanian ties and economic deals, but a vocal segment demands accountability for the Daraa airstrike deaths and names of those responsible before accepting reconciliation rhetoric.
Emotions: hope, relief, residual anger
How it's framed
- Official framing of historic strategic partnership
- Economic cooperation and trade growth
- Accountability demand for Daraa strikes still unresolved
Sources
Al Jazeera - Qatar-based, Euphrates Post - Deir ez-Zor and the east, Syria TV - opposition-origin broadcaster, YouTube comments, Bluesky posts, YouTube comments on Halab Today TV, Reddit r/syria comments, Google News - Syria (AR), SANA - state news agency (AR)
Over time
| Update | Share of discussion | People | Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 November 2026, 14:45 UTC | 57% | Mostly neutral | Leaning positive |
| 9 November 2026, 09:45 UTC | 4% | Mostly neutral | Leaning positive |
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