Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi told the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, last week that Jordan has engaged “very deeply” from day one with Syria’s new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leaders to tackle challenges both countries face.
They have lived for years in Zaatari, the world's biggest refugee camp for Syrians, but many are unsure they want to return home from Jordan even after the ouster of former president Bashar Al Assad.
With its wide boulevards and tree-lined neighborhoods, Homs bustled with business, an oil refinery, and agricultural production. Sunni and Alawite Muslims, Orthodox and Catholic Christians—diverse groups lived in adjoining enclaves, their ancient mosques and churches dominating the skyline.
The Jordanian-Syrian Joint Free Zone will resume operations on Monday, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said on Sunday.Qudah emphasised Jordan’s commitment to supporting Syria’s reconstruction efforts and enhancing cooperation with Damascus,
Jordan said on Thursday that it will resume its air flights to Syria as of Jan. 31 after a 13-year suspension. The Royal Jordanian Airlines said flights to the Syrian capital, Damascus will operate four times weekly, connecting the city to a network of over 45 destinations across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and the Gulf countries.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday discussed ways to boost ties between Jordan and Turkey, as well as key regional developments.
Wrapping up a visit to Syria on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, appealed to the international community for bold and decisive action to help Syrians rebuild their war-torn country and support displaced Syrians in returning home.
Syria is the main source of Captagon shipments to the Gulf and the new authorities in the country have pledged to crack down on the trade.