The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates announced on Sunday, August 10, that Amman will host a joint Jordanian–Syrian–U.S. meeting on Tuesday, August 12, according to Jordan’s Ammon News agency.
The meeting aims to discuss the situation in Syria and explore ways to support the country’s reconstruction on foundations that ensure its security, stability, and sovereignty, fulfill the aspirations of its people, and safeguard the rights of all Syrians, the agency reported.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack, as well as representatives from relevant institutions in the three countries, are set to attend.
The gathering follows previous talks hosted in Amman on July 19, which focused on consolidating the ceasefire in Suwayda province in southern Syria and resolving the crisis there.
According to Al-Quds al-Arabi, diplomatic sources from the U.S. and Syria revealed that Amman is preparing to host negotiations between the Syrian government and representatives of the Druze community in Suwayda at the end of next week.
The talks, initiated by U.S. Envoy Thomas Barrack, aim to encourage dialogue between the parties, with efforts focusing on persuading the Druze spiritual leader in Syria, Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, along with prominent Druze families and local faction leaders, to participate. It remains unclear whether invitations will be extended to Suleiman Abdel Baqi and Laith al-Balous, who are aligned with the Syrian Interim Government.
Regional and international diplomacy pins hopes on the meeting’s success, despite skepticism over al-Hijri’s attendance—especially given the absence of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani from the official delegation, which will instead include Suwayda Internal Security Chief Ahmad al-Dalati, Daraa Public Security Chief Shahir Omran, and Suwayda Governor Mustafa al-Bakour, Al-Quds al-Arabi reported.
Following the recent events in Suwayda, the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on July 19 the terms of the ceasefire agreement in the city. This came after negotiations between Syria’s transitional president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with U.S. backing and the endorsement of Turkey, Jordan, and neighboring states.
Jordan played a role in securing the ceasefire, as Jordanian Prime Minister Ayman Safadi met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on July 26 to discuss the latest developments in southern Syria, particularly in Suwayda. The meeting took place within the framework of tripartite cooperation between the U.S., Jordan, and Syria to support stability on the ground and maintain regional security.
Just a day earlier, on Saturday, August 9, the three Druze spiritual leaders in Suwayda issued statements declaring clear opposition to the Damascus government—marking a shift for Sheikhs Yusuf Jarbou and Hammoud al-Hanawi from previously moderate stances to aligning with the position of Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri.
Suwayda witnessed bloody events in mid-July, resulting in at least 1,013 deaths, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Those involved in the violence included local factions in Suwayda, government forces, tribal fighters, and Bedouin groups, alongside Israeli intervention against government forces.
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