Prime minister reiterates Jordan's support to Syria's security, stability, sovereignty

• Hassan says Jordan ready to provide 'all kinds of support' to Syrians in rebuilding their institutions, improving health, transport, electricity sectors
• Safadi briefs Cabinet on outcomes of his meetings with Syria's Al Sharaa

AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Tuesday reaffirmed the Kingdom's support for the brotherly Syrian people in their quest for peace, security, national unity and sovereignty for their country.

Chairing a Cabinet session, Hassan reiterated the government’s commitment, under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah, to assist Syria in rebuilding institutional capacities and advancing key sectors, including health, transport, electricity, and water. 

Hassan said that the government has taken immediate measures following the recent transformations in Syria, including reopening of border crossings, providing humanitarian aid, and resuming trade ties.

 He also said that the government will explore all the sectors with potential cooperation with the brotherly Syrians.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi briefed the Cabinet on his recent meeting in Damascus with Syria's new leader Ahmed Al Sharaa.

Safadi told ministers that his talks with Al Shraa [on Monday] focused on shared challenges and resulted in agreements to strengthen collaboration.

The top diplomat said that, under His Majesty's directives, Jordan was the first country to take immediate measures to support the Syrian people and safeguard their country's unity and stability, including hosting the Aqaba meetings that aimed at unifying Arab efforts in supporting Syria’s peaceful transition. These discussions, he said, have underscored respect for the Syrian people's choices and the inclusion of all political and social forces in shaping the country's future. 

Safadi said that Jordan is in constant coordination with the brotherly Syrians and Arabs to discuss all needed assistance during this stage, adding that a number sectoral committees will be formed to strengthen cooperation in trade, economy, energy, and water, alongside essential security coordination. 

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Saleh Kharabsheh emphasized Jordan’s readiness to supply a portion of Syria’s electricity needs and send a technical team to assess Syria’s power grid.

 He also voiced Jordan's willingness to cooperate with the Syrians in the field of petroleum products through facilitating their import through Jordan for storage and transport to Syria.

Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah highlighted Jordan’s humanitarian efforts to the Syrian people, adding that the Kingdom was the first Arab country to send aid convoys to Syria following recent developments.

He said that 1,000 trucks have crossed into Syria since the reopening of the border crossing, carrying humanitarian relief to the northern neigbour.