Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, emphasized the importance of standing by the Syrian people in rebuilding their country after years of suffering during his speech at the 9th Brussels Conference 2025, titled "Standing with Syria: Meeting the Needs for a Successful Transition."
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Safadi noted that the Syrian people deserve to live in peace and dignity after years of conflict. He stressed that international assistance is necessary to help them address the consequences of the past and start the rebuilding process. He also mentioned that Jordan has always stood by its Syrian brothers in difficult times and will continue to support them in this historic moment that carries hope and opportunities for rebuilding the country.
**Key Issues Raised by Safadi:**
1. **Lifting Sanctions and Supporting Syria:**
Safadi emphasized the need to lift sanctions on Syria, underlining the importance of immediate international support for the country. He called for prioritizing early recovery projects in various sectors, such as energy, housing, and health, to meet the needs of the Syrian people and enhance the functioning of institutions.
2. **Investment in Early Recovery Projects:**
Safadi stressed the importance of investments in vital sectors to provide jobs, housing, and education opportunities, which would create the necessary conditions for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to their homeland.
3. **The Voluntary Return of Refugees:**
Safadi stated that Jordan hosts 1.3 million Syrian refugees and has done everything possible to ensure a dignified life for them. However, he added that the voluntary return of refugees is the ideal solution, provided the conditions are right for their return, emphasizing the need for international support to host countries in this regard.
4. **Israeli Escalation and the Need to Stop Interventions:**
Safadi called for the respect of Syria's unity and territorial integrity, stressing the need for Israel to withdraw from the occupied Syrian territories. He stated that any Israeli intervention in Syrian affairs poses a threat to stability and undermines security in the region.
5. **Humanitarian Aid to Gaza:**
Safadi highlighted the need for a clear international position to pressure Israel to meet its international obligations, including lifting restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
**The Conference and Meetings:**
During the conference, Safadi held talks with officials from the European Union, including foreign ministers from countries such as Italy, Spain, and Denmark, as well as with the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, Haja Lahbib. He also met with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, to discuss cooperation in meeting the needs of Syrian refugees.
In conclusion, Safadi expressed his gratitude to the European Union for organizing the conference, which represents a steadfast commitment to supporting the Syrian people. He also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in rebuilding Syria and ensuring stability in the region.
