Jordan Daily - Jordan and Syria have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation and advance joint strategic projects, as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi reaffirmed Jordan's support for Syria's security and stability.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Damascus on Monday with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Al Shibani, following the third meeting of the Jordanian-Syrian Higher Coordination Council, Safadi described bilateral relations as being at their strongest point in history.
The two countries signed 11 cooperation agreements covering investment, transport, agriculture, education, energy-related issues and other sectors.
They also agreed to rehabilitate the highway linking the two countries at a cost of $47 million, upgrade the Jaber-Nassib border crossing to operate around the clock and explore a joint economic city along their border.
Safadi stressed the importance of cooperation in combating terrorism and drug trafficking, securing borders and supporting Syria's reconstruction. He also condemned Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, calling for Israel's withdrawal from occupied Syrian land and respect for the country's sovereignty.
Both sides agreed to monitor implementation of the accords through monthly progress reports and designated timelines.
