Soon after rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad’s rule in Syria last month, Jordan took immediate action.
Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi was among the first high-ranking officials to meet Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus within days of the government change.
Earlier this week, a Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, flew to Amman for further talks, which included discussions with security officials.
A wide range of issues were on the table, including border security, drug smuggling, energy supply, trade, and the return of Syrian refugees.
Following the meeting, Safadi announced the formation…

