U.S. Ambassador praises Jordan's role in Sweida's ceasefire
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrac, expressed his gratitude for the partnership of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, in implementing the ceasefire in Sweida, Syria
In a post on his official X account, Barrac said: "The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a critical leadership role in the region, and we are making positive steps to support a unified, stable Syria at peace with its neighbors, including our Jordanian allies."
Grateful for the partnership of FM @AymanHsafadi today as we operationalize the ceasefire in Suwayda. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a critical leadership role in the region, and we are making positive steps to support a unified, stable Syria at peace with its neighbors,… pic.twitter.com/HdeXN6MGeD
— Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) July 19, 2025
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