Jordan Summit Calls for End to Israeli “Aggression” in Syria, Backs Political Transition
Arab Leaders,Global Powers Meet in Jordan to Chart SyriaS Future
Aqaba,Jordan – In a historic gathering,foreign ministers from the United States,France,Turkey,and eight Arab nations convened in Jordan on Tuesday to discuss the future of syria following the fall of the Assad regime. The meeting, hosted by king Abdullah II, also saw participation from the European Union’s foreign policy chief and the UN envoy for Syria.
The conference in Aqaba aims to rally international support for an inclusive political transition in Syria. this comes after a coalition of insurgent groups,backed by Turkey,successfully ended the five-decade rule of the Assad family last Sunday.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken,French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot,and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan are among the key players attending the summit. Also present are EU High Representative for Foreign affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen.
Representing the Arab League are foreign ministers from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain (current chair of the Arab League), Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, and Egypt. These nations, along with the Arab League Secretary-General, comprise the Arab League’s Syria Liaison Committee, established to address the Syrian crisis.
Prior to the international gathering, the Arab foreign ministers met separately in Aqaba to align their positions. They issued a joint statement demanding the formation of a comprehensive transitional government in Syria and called for dialogue among all political and social factions under the auspices of the UN and the Arab League.
The Arab ministers also urged the drafting of a new constitution and the holding of “free” elections.They condemned Israeli military incursions into the demilitarized zone between Israel and Syria, as well as Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian military bases and weapons depots.
A New Dawn for Syria? Arab Leaders and Global Powers Meet to Chart Future
Aqaba, Jordan – following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the international community is uniting behind a common goal: shaping a new future for Syria.
This week, foreign ministers from the United States, France, Turkey, and eight Arab nations assembled in Jordan, joined by the European Union’s foreign policy chief and the UN envoy for Syria. Hosted by King Abdullah II, the Aqaba conference marks a pivotal moment in the Syrian conflict, aiming to rally international support for an inclusive political transition.
The fall of the Assad regime, orchestrated by a coalition of insurgent groups backed by Turkey, has opened a window of prospect for a lasting peace. Key players including U.S. Secretary of State antony Blinken, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan are participating, alongside EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen.
Representing the arab League are foreign ministers from qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, and Egypt. These nations,along with the arab League Secretary-General,form the arab League’s Syria Liaison Committee,a dedicated body seeking to resolve the Syrian crisis.
Before the international gathering, Arab foreign ministers met separately in Aqaba to unify their position. They issued a joint statement demanding a comprehensive transitional government and advocating for dialog among all political and social factions under the auspices of the UN and the Arab League.
The Arab ministers stressed the need for a new constitution and free elections, while also condemning Israeli military incursions into the demilitarized zone between Israel and Syria, as well as israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian military bases and weapons depots.
This historic gathering signals a potential turning point in the syrian saga. The world watches with anticipation as regional and global powers strive to forge a path towards peace and stability for the war-torn nation.