Jordan and Syria signed more than 20 bilateral agreements and memorandums of understanding on Sunday 12/04.The meetings take on added importance amid regional [developments] […] as countries increasingly search for alternative trade routes to secure supply chains for goods and energy.Jordan views its border with Syria as a gateway for exports to Türkiye and Europe, while Damascus sees Jordan as a safe corridor for its goods to Gulf countries.Strategically, the cooperation is expected to support major projects such as electricity interconnection and a planned railway link that Jordan is preparing to launch in the near future. It also includes restoring Jordan’s water rights, which, according to sources, had been curtailed by the former Syrian authorities for around four decades. […]Officials say that progress on economic partnerships depends on maintaining stability in southern Syria. Jordan continues to support security efforts there, including closely monitoring smuggling activity and responding to threats along the border.FM Safadi said the two sides had agreed on a joint roadmap aimed at reinforcing stability in Sweida and southern Syria. […] Jordan’s King Abdullah II reaffirmed support for Syria’s efforts to preserve security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity during a meeting with the visiting Syrian ministerial delegation.The council covers 20 key sectors and aims to elevate Jordanian-Syrian relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Discussions addressed cooperation opportunities in water, transport and energy, with the king highlighting the importance of regional integration and joint Arab projects to enhance cooperation.Safadi said the meetings reflected the political will of King Abdullah and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to strengthen bilateral relations and build an integrated strategic partnership. (ICE AMMAN)

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