Syria and Jordan Launch Joint Probe into Deadly Airstrikes, Sign 11 Cooperation Deals
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Syrian and Jordanian foreign ministers met in Damascus on November 9, 2026, agreeing to a joint investigation into recent airstrikes that killed seven civilians. They also signed 11 cooperation deals to enhance bilateral ties, covering areas from investment to infrastructure. The meeting aimed to resolve tensions following Jordan's strikes, which Amman stated targeted terrorists linked to an attack in Jordan. Both nations are working to compensate victims and strengthen cooperation, with trade nearly tripling in the past year.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Syria and Jordan will jointly investigate airstrikes that killed seven civilians in Deraa province.
- The two nations signed 11 new cooperation agreements during a high-level ministerial meeting in Damascus.
- Jordan stated its airstrikes on October 26 targeted Islamic State terrorists.
- Syrian authorities reported the strikes killed seven civilians, including three children.
- Bilateral trade between Syria and Jordan has nearly tripled in the past year, reaching $330 million.
- Jordan reaffirmed its support for Syria against Israeli attacks.
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