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#Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s remarks focused on three main issues: 1. #Syria and the security of the #Gulf states 📌 He affirmed that #Syria stands alongside the #Gulf states and that the security and stability of the Gulf are integral to Syria’s own security and stability. 📌 He said that Syria’s stability contributes to security and stability across the #Gulf region. 📌 He noted that #Syria and the Gulf states are holding discussions at the political, economic, security, and military levels. 📌 He described Syria as a trusted partner of the Gulf states, stressing that it would not stand idly by in the face of any attack or threat against them. 📌 He explained that Syria is prepared to provide whatever support it can within its capabilities, while acknowledging that the country is still recovering from 14 years of war. 📌 He spoke of ongoing discussions about #Syria joining a regional security and defence framework with the Gulf states, whether through the Mecca Agreement or other arrangements serving the same purpose. 2. Tensions along the #Syrian-#Jordanian border 📌 He denied that clashes had taken place in the manner reported, arguing that the Jordanian army’s withdrawal of its earlier statement was evidence that no clashes had occurred. 📌 He said that the incident last week was contained through intensive communication with the Jordanian side. 📌 He referred to his visit to #Jordan, during which he offered condolences to the families of the victims in #Daraa. 📌 He said the Jordanian leadership was receptive to resolving the issue and closing this chapter, while ensuring the rights of #Syrians and preventing a recurrence. 📌 He stressed that #Syrian-#Jordanian relations are too deeply rooted to be affected by such passing incidents. 📌 He explained that discussions are ongoing to improve border coordination mechanisms, although this does not necessarily mean reaching a new agreement. 📌 He affirmed that #Syria wants secure borders for both #Jordan and #Syria, with the sovereignty of both countries respected and no violations. 3. Negotiations with #Israel and the #Golan Heights 📌 Al-Shaibani rejected the description of #Syria as having reached a state of exhaustion, in response to statements suggesting that both sides had become exhausted, potentially making an agreement easier to reach. 📌 He stressed that #Syria has the will to continue negotiations, as well as the determination to defend itself, its people, and its territory. 📌 He considered Israeli demands to be the main obstacle to reaching a peace agreement. 📌 He reiterated that the #Golan Heights are #Syrian territory and that #Syria will not relinquish its rights. 📌 He described #Israel’s occupation of territories it took control of after 8 December 2024, as illegal, and called for #Israel to withdraw from them. 📌 He stressed that achieving stable and secure borders requires #Israel to respect those borders and take Syria’s concerns over #Israeli incursions and violations into account.