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Syria and Jordan agree to probe deadly strikes and deepen cooperation
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shibani, in Damascus on Nov.
9, the first such meeting since Jordan's air strikes in October.
Syria says the strikes in Deraa province killed seven civilians, including three children, while Jordan said it targeted ISIS militants linked to a deadly church attack in Jordan.
The two countries set up a joint committee to investigate the strikes, and Jordan expressed condolences to the victims' families.
The meeting also produced 11 agreements on areas including investment, aviation and food security.
Syria and Jordan have expanded cooperation since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December 2024, but they also face shared concerns including drug smuggling and border security.
They are also pursuing transport links between Saudi Arabia and Turkey through their territories, which could bring trade and transit revenue; the agreements and investigation are the next steps announced.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi visited Damascus on Nov 9 for talks with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shibani, after Jordanian air strikes killed civilians in southern Syria.
The two countries announced a joint investigation into the strikes and signed 11 cooperation documents.
Syria said the strikes killed seven civilians, including three children; Jordan said it targeted ISIS militants and regretted civilian casualties.
The talks also covered security and wider cooperation, including trade, transport links and efforts to combat drug trafficking.
- Who
- Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met, with delegations from both countries.
- What
- They announced a joint investigation into Jordanian air strikes and signed 11 cooperation documents.
- When
- Nov 9, 2026.
- Where
- Damascus, Syria.
- Why
- To address tensions after deadly Jordanian air strikes in southern Syria and discuss cooperation between the countries.
Jordan
Syrian authorities
Aspect
Jordan
Jordan said its Oct 26 strikes targeted ISIS militants linked to a deadly church attack in Jordan.
Syrian authorities
Syrian authorities said the strikes killed seven civilians, including three children.
Aspect
Jordan
Jordan said its armed forces killed at least 20 ISIS members and regretted any civilian casualties.
Syrian authorities
Syrian authorities protested the strikes and said civilians were among those killed.
Turkey, Jordan and Syria agreed to develop a north-south transport corridor.
Jordan carried out air strikes in southern Syria, saying they targeted ISIS militants linked to a deadly church attack in Jordan.
The foreign ministers of Jordan and Syria met in Damascus, announced a joint investigation and signed 11 cooperation documents.
- Meeting date
- Nov 9, 2026
- Location
- Damascus, Syria
- Cooperation documents
- 11 signed
- Syrian-reported civilian deaths
- 7, including 3 children
- Trade value
- US$330 million, nearly three times the level a year earlier
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What people are saying
Work is under way to redress the harm and compensate the innocent victims
Syrian blood is as precious to us as Jordanian blood
the smuggling of weapons and drugs, water rights concerning a joint dam, and stability in Syria's southern province of Sweida