On Friday, Jordan condemned all attempts directed at violating the security of Syria, where there are ongoing brutal clashes in the western part of the country between the security forces and supporters of the ousted President Bashar al-Assad, which led to the loss of dozens of lives.
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi stated: "We condemn all attempts, groups, and external interference aimed at violating the security of our Syrian sister country, its sovereignty, and stability." He added that "attempts only push Syria toward chaos, disintegration, and conflicts, which are considered crimes that pose a direct threat to the stability of the region."
Syrian security forces are conducting operations on Friday to regain control in the western part of the country, which serves as a stronghold for Assad. Al-Safadi emphasized: "We stand on the side of the Syrian government in all acceptable measures to protect stability and security in Syria, as well as to uphold the law and civil peace."
He also called for support for "the establishment of a new Syrian state based on principles that ensure its unity, security, stability, sovereignty, and protection of the rights of all Syrian citizens." Authorities announced on Friday the extension of the curfew in the towns of Tartus and Latakia in connection with the clashes that began on Thursday and have been characterized as "the most brutal" since the ousting of Assad on December 8.
On Sunday, Oman will host a meeting for Syria and four neighboring countries – Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, and Iraq – to discuss cooperation in the fight against terrorism, the trafficking of arms, and narcotics.
