Syria and Jordan have agreed to form a joint security committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding recent military operations in the Daraa countryside. Officials from both nations reached the decision to establish the body to clarify events in the border region. The committee will examine reports and verify the conditions of the military activity that occurred within the area. Jordan and Syria intend for this newly formed group to provide specific details regarding the operations. This agreement serves as the primary mechanism for both governments to share information and address security concerns related to the Daraa countryside.
The commitment to form this joint security committee is designed to verify the circumstances of recent military operations in the Daraa countryside. By establishing this formal channel, both governments aim to ensure that information regarding border incidents is communicated directly between the two capitals. The committee acts as a dedicated platform for bilateral engagement, focusing on the verification of reports concerning military activity that has taken place in the sensitive border territory.
Military Operations and Casualties
Jordanian Armed Forces conducted shelling on 26 October, targeting sites that Amman claimed belonged to ISIS. These military operations took place in the border region and preceded the formation of the new security committee. The Jordanian Armed Forces carried out shelling on Monday, specifically targeting sites that Amman claimed belonged to ISIS. These activities were a direct precursor to the high-level diplomatic discussions that led to the creation of the current investigative body.
Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi and Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani finalized the agreement to establish the joint body following a phone call. The agreement to establish this committee followed a phone call between Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi and Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. During the conversation, Ayman Safadi stated, "Jordan was as concerned about the safety of Syrian citizens as it was about the safety of its own citizens." He further remarked, "Syria’s security and stability are an integral part of Jordan’s security."
The joint security committee intends to develop field and intelligence coordination mechanisms. The joint security committee aims to develop field and intelligence coordination mechanisms to address security threats including terrorism and drug and weapons smuggling. Officials from both nations designed these procedures to address security threats, including terrorism and the smuggling of drugs and weapons. The committee remains the primary structure for managing these specific regional challenges. By formalizing these coordination mechanisms, the committee provides a structured approach to the ongoing security threats that have necessitated this level of diplomatic and military cooperation between the neighboring states. Both nations have emphasized the importance of this committee in streamlining the exchange of field data and intelligence to mitigate risks associated with illicit cross-border activity.
