Damascus Summit Outcome
Syria and Jordan concluded the third session of their Higher Coordination Council in Damascus on 9 November 2026, signing 11 agreements, memorandums and executive programs. The closing session was led by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.
The documents followed meetings covering 19 sectors held the previous day, and span trade, transport, energy, investment, civil aviation and water cooperation.
Trade and Border Crossing
Bilateral trade reached roughly $330 million (USD) over the past year, nearly tripling from the prior period, and officials said the upward trend had continued into this year.
The Jaber-Nasib crossing is to move to round-the-clock operation with separate lanes for trucks and passengers and an electronic customs link. The international road connecting the two countries is to be rehabilitated at a cost of about $47 million.
Energy and Rail Links
Gas has flowed through Jordan to Syrian power stations since January 2026, and Syria said it was ready to transit gas onward to Lebanon. A memorandum on a rail link was signed to support a regional corridor connecting Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria and Turkey.
Further measures under study include a joint economic city on the border, an upgraded free zone and a joint business council.
Food, Water and Aviation
The two sides signed a food security and supply protocol under which Syrian wheat and barley surpluses would help support Jordan's food needs. A civil aviation memorandum and a new air services agreement were also concluded.
Additional documents covered cloud seeding in the Yarmouk River basin, a shared water data platform, and a second phase of training for 1,450 Syrian employees.
Daraa File and Security
Al-Shaibani said a joint security and technical committee had completed its work and that efforts to compensate civilians killed in Daraa were continuing, describing the incident as a mistake. Safadi offered condolences to the victims' families.
Both ministers agreed on mechanisms for counterterrorism coordination and rejected Israeli violations on Syrian territory.