Arab, Turkish ministers gather in Jordan to address Syria's crisis

Syrians waving flags gather at Umayyad Square to celebrate the collapse of the 61-year Baath regime, in Damascus, Syria on December 11, 2024. (AA Photo)

Arab and Turkish foreign ministers will convene in Jordan on Saturday for a ministerial-level international meeting to discuss developments in Syria. The meeting will also include representatives from the European Unionand the United Nations, focusing on humanitarian and political solutions.

Context

The meeting is part of a broader initiative to resolve Syria’s crisis, spearheaded by the Arab League and supported by Jordan’s diplomatic efforts. It brings together key regional and international stakeholders to address ongoing challenges in Syria.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara on December 2, 2024. (AFP Photo)Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein gives a joint press conference with his Czech counterpart (not in picture) on October 18, 2024, in Prague, Czech Republic. (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP)The United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 23, 2024. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov / POOL / AFP)Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani speaks during a press conference alongside U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Doha, Qatar, on Oct. 13, 2023. (AFP Photo)

Details of meeting in Jordan

Participants

Arab Ministerial Liaison Committee members: Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, and the Arab League Secretary-General.
Other Arab attendees: UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar foreign ministers.
International guests: Türkiye’s Foreign Minister, EU High Representative Josep Borrell, and UN Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen.

Agenda: Talks will focus on Syria’s humanitarian, security, and political challenges, emphasizing regional cooperation for stabilization efforts.

Venue: Aqaba, Jordan.

Impact

Jordan’s hosting of this meeting highlights its role as a mediator in the region’s crises. The inclusion of Türkiye, the EU, and the UN reflects the necessity of international collaboration in addressing Syria’s multi-faceted challenges and fostering stability.

December 18, 2024 02:50 PM GMT+03:00