America News Agency

Syria and Jordan convened for the third meeting of the High Coordination Council, aimed at strengthening the historical ties between the two countries and deepening their strategic partnership. The meeting took place in Damascus, the Syrian capital, on November 8-9, 2026.

The meeting emphasized the two countries' commitment to strengthening their historical and fraternal relations, increasing coordination and deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership. The parties also discussed the directives of Jordan's King Abdullah II and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa aimed at advancing mutual interests.

The Council reviewed progress in implementing the outcomes of its second meeting, held in Amman in April 2026. Discussions covered political and diplomatic coordination, as well as cooperation in trade, investment, water, energy, agriculture, food security, transportation, civil aviation, customs, the digital economy, communications, tourism, culture, education and sports.

The meeting also examined ways to make more effective use of the joint Syrian-Jordanian free zone, develop its industrial and logistics capabilities, and explore the possibility of establishing a joint economic city along the border between the two countries. The parties stated that these steps would help increase investment and strengthen economic integration.

The discussions also addressed the management of shared water resources and the equitable distribution of water resources in the Jordan River basin. The parties considered completing a joint platform for sharing water data and developing measurement and monitoring systems.

The meeting emphasized the need to maintain coordination and joint efforts among the relevant institutions of both countries to implement the decisions adopted.