“Israel is not only attacking Syrian land,” Safadi said. “It is also trying to undermine Syria’s stability without justification. The Syrian government has made it clear it wants to focus on reconstruction, to ensure its citizens’ rights, and to avoid conflict. It remains committed to the 1974 disengagement agreement. How has Israel responded? With arrogance, aggression, and disruptive interference from bombings of presidential sites to new territorial occupations and efforts to fracture Syria’s social fabric. All signs point to a government determined to perpetuate instability. No one benefits from this. Everyone loses.”

Safadi stressed, “We want security and stability. We support any positive step that brings us closer to peace and regional stability. That’s why we welcome Türkiye’s decision to disband the PKK, which we see as a step toward broader peace and security an essential need for our region and for global peace.”

He said the Arab and Islamic states, as affirmed by the Joint Arab-Islamic Committee, seek just peace. “But what we continue to see from the Israeli government is chaos and aggression on all fronts. This must stop. We tell the world: if you want our region to enjoy peace and stability, we must address the root causes of conflict. Many of those causes stem from Israeli aggression in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.”

He stressed, “Our region needs peace. That peace is essential for global security and stability. We extend our hand to the world to work with us in stopping these disasters, holding Israel accountable under international law, and investing in a secure future for all peoples of the region, including Palestinians and Israelis.”

For his part, Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan said Jordan and Syria continue to support Syria and emphasized the need to halt Israeli attacks on Syrian territory. He pointed to the intensive meetings held between Jordan, Turkey and Syria to address issues such as counterterrorism, border security, and the fight against ISIS.

Fidan said the trilateral meeting discussed efforts to lift sanctions on Syria and the importance of ending Israel’s assault on Gaza and the resulting humanitarian crisis.

Syrian Foreign Minister Al-Shibani reiterated his country’s commitment to enhancing military and security coordination with Türkiye and Jordan.

“This partnership is no longer a choice but a pressing necessity,” he said. “We are working to intensify cooperation to counter cross-border threats, monitor the movement of armed groups, and prevent extremist infiltration. Security is not just a national issue it is the foundation for reconstruction, reconciliation, and building regional trust. We will not allow continued disruption by foreign-backed militias or rogue elements, whose presence threatens our nations and obstructs peace.”

Al-Shibani said Safadi and he agreed to convene a governmental summit in Damascus in the near future.
He added that thousands of Syrian engineers, doctors, and factory owners have begun returning to their homeland to help rebuild their communities, but their efforts face a major obstacle: ongoing sanctions on Syria.
He called for the immediate reevaluation of what he described as “unjust sanctions,” particularly in the context of facilitating the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of all Syrians. “This return cannot take place under the weight of this economic siege,” he said.

Al-Shibani affirmed that with the support of Syria’s neighbors Türkiye and Jordan and through collective efforts, “we can build a new Middle East rooted in dignity, sovereignty, and sustainable peace.”

//Petra// AF
12/05/2025 21:06:01