Despite attacks, Jordan's ties with Syria 'at all-time high'

Jordan's relations with Syria are reportedly at a 30-year high, according to former Prime Minister Bisher Al Khasawneh. This comes after Jordan conducted airstrikes in southern Syria, killing at least seven people and damaging ties between the two countries. Al Khasawneh, who served as Minister of Defense from 2020 to 2024, visited Damascus on the heels of the strikes.

He stated that the meeting of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council was aimed at advancing bilateral relations and military cooperation. Jordan had faced issues with border control under the former Syrian President Bashar Al Assad for years, with the border serving as a conduit for drugs, munitions, and Captagon. However, under the current Syrian regime, the situation has improved, with Jordan providing assistance in security, administration, and more.

Despite ongoing terrorist threats, both nations are strengthening their defense capabilities, with Syria considering joining the Makkah agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.