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US envoy praises Jordan's role in ceasefire efforts in Syria's Sweida region after meeting FM
AMMAN: Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi met on Saturday with US ambassador to Turkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack and his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani to discuss recent developments in Syria, the Jordan News Agency reported. Their discussions had a particular focus on consolidating the fragile ceasefire in the southern Sweida governorate, JNA added. The talks also addressed the importance of enforcing the ceasefire to safeguard Syria's unity, protect civilians and uphold the rule of law, amid concerns over instability and violence in the region. Safadi reiterated Jordan's full support for Syria's security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and stressed that peace in Syria remained a cornerstone of broader regional stability. He also expressed appreciation for Washington's diplomatic role, saying: 'The United States plays a key role in bringing about a ceasefire and in protecting Syria's security and stability and the safety of its people.' Safadi underscored the strength of the partnership and cooperation between Amman and Washington on Syria-related issues. The foreign minister went on to condemn repeated Israeli strikes on Syrian territory, denouncing them as 'a blatant violation of international law and a breach of Syria's sovereignty, which threatens its security, stability, unity, and the safety of its people.' For his part, Barrack praised Jordan's leadership in regional affairs. 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… — Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) July 19, 2025 'Grateful for the partnership of FM Ayman Safadi today as we operationalize the ceasefire in Suwayda,' he wrote on X following the meeting. '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,' he added. The meeting comes amid a renewed diplomatic push to de-escalate tensions in Syria's south, where tribal, political and external dynamics continue to shape the fragile post-Assad regime landscape.
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5 days ago
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Egypt says Israel-EU agreement has not increased aid to Gaza
BRUSSELS: Egypt's foreign minister said on Monday that the flow of aid into Gaza has not increased despite an agreement last week between Israel and the European Union that should have had that result. 'Nothing has changed (on the ground),' Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told reporters ahead of the EU-Middle East meeting in Brussels on Monday. The EU's top diplomat said on Thursday that the bloc and Israel agreed to improve Gaza's humanitarian situation, including increasing the number of aid trucks and opening crossing points and aid routes. Asked what steps Israel has taken, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar referred to an understanding with the EU but did not provide details on implementation. Asked if there were improvements after the agreement, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told reporters that the situation in Gaza remains 'catastrophic.' 'There is a real catastrophe happening in Gaza resulting from the continuation of the Israeli siege,' he said. Safadi said Israel allowed the entry of 40 to 50 trucks days ago from Jordan but that was 'far from being sufficient' for the besieged enclave. EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ahead of Monday's meeting that there have been some signs of progress on Gaza aid but not enough improvement on the ground. Israel's continued military operations and blockade have left the entire population of 2.3 million people in Gaza facing acute food insecurity, with nearly half a million at risk of famine by the end of September, a joint United Nations report said last month.
