International Meeting in Jordan to Address Syrian Crisis
On December 14, 2024, Jordan will host an international ministerial meeting aimed at discussing the ongoing developments in Syria. This meeting, organized at the invitation of the Jordanian government, will bring together foreign ministers from the Arab Ministerial Contact Committee on Syria, which includes representatives from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, and the Arab League Secretary-General. Additionally, foreign ministers from the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar are expected to attend.
The discussions will focus on fostering a comprehensive political process in Syria, aligned with Security Council Resolution 2254, which aims to meet the aspirations of the Syrian people while ensuring the country's unity, sovereignty, and stability. The meeting will also include talks with key international figures, including the foreign ministers of Turkey and the United States, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, and the UN envoy on Syria.
Blinken's Shuttle Tour and Regional Diplomacy
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is currently on a regional tour, having arrived in Ankara, Turkey, after his visit to Jordan. His discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are part of a broader effort to promote a stable transition in Syria, emphasizing the need for an inclusive government that respects minority rights. Blinken's visit follows his meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II, where he reiterated U.S. support for the stability of Syria's neighboring countries during this transitional period.
During his tour, Blinken has expressed the importance of preventing Syria from becoming a base for terrorism and ensuring that military equipment left by the Syrian army does not fall into the hands of extremists. He emphasized the need for cooperation among regional actors to avoid further conflict in Syria, highlighting Turkey's vested interest in maintaining stability in the region.
