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Jordan hosted a key trilateral meeting with Syria and the US to discuss the Sweida ceasefire and humanitarian efforts. Officials emphasized Sweida's importance to Syria and the need to protect residents' rights. The parties agreed to form a working group to advance conflict resolution. Jordan and the US praised Syria's cooperation with UN agencies and aid expansion.

Key Points: Jordan Syria US Hold Trilateral Talks on Sweida Ceasefire

  • Jordan hosts Syria-US talks on Sweida ceasefire and reconciliation
  • Participants stress Sweida's unity and citizen rights
  • Agreement to form trilateral working group for crisis resolution
  • Jordan and US welcome Syria's steps on humanitarian aid and investigations
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Jordan, Syria, US hold trilateral talks on Sweida ceasefire

Jordan hosts Syria and US officials to discuss Sweida ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and reconciliation efforts in southern Syria.

"Sweida remains an integral part of Syria and safeguarding residents' rights is crucial. – Xinhua News Agency"

Amman, Aug 13

Jordan on Tuesday hosted a trilateral meeting with Syria and the United States to discuss the situation in Syria, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Syrian foreign affairs chief Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack, and representatives from relevant institutions in the three countries attended the meeting, the ministry said.

The participants stressed that Sweida remains an integral part of Syria and underscored the need to safeguard the rights of its residents while rebuilding a unified state with broad citizen participation, Xinhua news agency reported.

They agreed to meet again in the coming weeks to continue the discussions and respond to the Syrian authorities' request to form a trilateral working group aiming at helping consolidate the Sweida ceasefire and advance a resolution to the crisis, it said.

Jordan and the US welcomed Syrian authorities' steps, such as investigating recent violations in Sweida, cooperating with UN agencies, expanding humanitarian aid, rehabilitating damaged areas, returning displaced people, and promoting civil peace, it said.

The two countries also called for more international reconstruction efforts, it said.

The meeting built on talks held in Amman on July 19 that focused on consolidating a ceasefire in Syria's southern Sweida province and resolving the crisis there.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Interesting development but I'm skeptical about US involvement. They have a history of making situations worse in the Middle East. Jordan is playing a smart mediator role here.
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Aman W
Syria has suffered enough. Hope this ceasefire holds and displaced people can return home safely. India should share its experience in rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts.
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Sarah B
While the talks are positive, the article doesn't mention any concrete outcomes. What specific measures will be taken to ensure ceasefire violations don't happen again? Need more transparency.
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Karthik V
India has good relations with both Jordan and Syria. Maybe we can play a role in reconstruction efforts - our construction companies have experience in difficult terrains. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
The humanitarian aspect is most important. Hope the UN agencies get proper access to deliver aid. India has always stood for peace - we should support these efforts morally at least.

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