U.S. envoy meets with Syrian and Jordanian foreign ministers
Yekiti Media
The US Embassy in Damascus said that US envoy to Syria Thomas Barak met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al- Shaibani in Amman.
U.S. Embassy report
Amman, July 19, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, and U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack held a trilateral meeting today to discuss the situation in Syria and efforts to stabilize the ceasefire that was reached earlier this morning in the Syrian governorate of Suwayda, in order to prevent further bloodshed and safeguard the safety of civilians.
During the meeting, Safadi and Barrack affirmed their support for the ceasefire agreement and the Syrian government’s efforts to implement it. They stressed the full solidarity of Jordan and the United States with Syria, its security, stability, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, emphasizing that Syria’s stability is a cornerstone of regional stability.
Safadi, Al-Shaibani, and Barrack agreed on practical steps to support Syria in implementing the agreement, in a manner that ensures the country’s security and stability, protects civilians, and upholds the sovereignty of the state and the rule of law throughout Syrian territory.
These practical steps include consolidating the ceasefire, deploying Syrian security forces in Suwayda Governorate, releasing detainees held by all parties, advancing community reconciliation efforts, promoting civil peace, and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Safadi and Barrack also welcomed the Syrian government’s commitment to holding accountable those responsible for violations against Syrian civilians in Suwayda Governorate, and supported efforts aimed at rejecting violence, sectarianism, sedition, incitement, and hatred.
Al-Shaibani expressed appreciation for the role and efforts of Jordan and the United States in reaching the ceasefire, supporting its implementation, and ensuring Syria’s security, stability, and the safety of its people.
