Amman: The final statement of the Meeting of Syria’s Neighboring Countries, which concluded in the Jordanian capital of Amman, emphasized that Syria’s security and stability are pivotal to the security and stability of the region. The statement also condemned all attempts targeting Syria’s security, sovereignty, and peace.
According to Syrian Arab News Agency, the statement called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria, enhancing economic, trade, and investment cooperation, and collaboration in infrastructure development. It affirmed support for the Syrian people in their efforts to rebuild their homeland, condemned the Israeli aggression on Syrian territory, denounced terrorism in all its forms, and emphasized military, security, and ideological cooperation in combating it.
The participants highlighted the importance of supporting the Syrian people in rebuilding their homeland based on principles that ensure Syria’s security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity while safeguarding the rights and safety of all its citizens. They recognized Syria’s security and stability as foundational to regional security and stability, condemning all groups and efforts targeting Syria’s sovereignty and peace.
The statement further condemned the Israeli aggression on Syrian territory and rejected Israeli interventions in Syrian affairs as blatant violations of international law. It urged the international community and the Security Council to enforce international and humanitarian law, halt Israeli hostility, ensure Israel withdraws from all occupied Syrian territories, and respect the 1974 disengagement agreement between Syria and Israel.
Welcoming the outcomes of the Syrian National Dialogue Conference, the statement encouraged the Syrian people to expedite the announcement of the constitutional declaration proposed by the conference. It also condemned terrorism in all forms and proposed the establishment of a joint operations center for coordination in combating Daesh (ISIS) and dealing with ISIS prisons.
Participants emphasized combating cross-border drug and arms trafficking, organized crime, and supporting Syria in enhancing its capacities in this context. They stressed the need to lift sanctions on Syria to enhance its reconstruction capabilities and meet the needs of its people.
The statement also focused on strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation and developing infrastructure in sectors such as energy and transport between Syria and neighboring countries to foster economic development. It called for collaboration with regional countries, the international community, and relevant UN organizations to create conditions necessary for the safe and sustainable return of Syrian refugees to their homeland, in accordance with international law.
Finally, participants agreed to hold a second round of meetings in Turkey next month to build on the discussions and make necessary decisions regarding them.