Syrian Foreign Minister: Discussions Underway to Assess Syria's Entry into Mecca Alliance

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani noted that "there are currently ongoing discussions to assess Syria's entry into the Mecca Alliance."

He affirmed in a speech during the "Manama Dialogue" forum in Bahrain that "there are no skirmishes between us and Jordan," stressing "significant cooperation with Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan to ensure border security and stability."

Al-Shibani emphasized that we "stand shoulder to shoulder with the Gulf states and Jordan against any aggression," considering that "true security is embodied in neighbors who uphold sovereignty and covenants in the face of difficult tests."

He clarified that "combating smuggling requires information exchange and operational coordination that preserves state sovereignty and protects lives," noting that we "stand as a barrier against Syria becoming a platform for threatening the neighborhood."