Diplomats to meet in Jordan to discuss Syria’s transitional phase
Foreign ministers of Arab states are convening in Jordan on Saturday alongside international representatives to discuss Syria’s transitional phase – without any Syrians present.
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry stated that the objective was to explore ways to support the country during a transitional phase following the fall of longtime leader Bashar al-Assad.
The aim of talks is to guarantee an inclusive political process under Syrian leadership that involves groups within the fragmented country.
According to Jordanian sources, the summit will be attended by the foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar.
The Arab representatives are set to meet in the city of Aqaba with the foreign ministers of Turkey and the U.S., Hakan Fidan, and Antony Blinken, respectively.
The EU’s foreign affairs representative, Kaja Kallas, as well as the UN special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, are also participating.
(dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Showbiz
Wizkid, DJ Mustard, Tyla, others to perform at BlastFest July 18
The ‘Piece of My Heart’ crooner added that he would also perform at Trillville, also known as Tribeville Festival Deluxe in Minneapolis on July 24.
Abuja
Abuja man ordered to sweep court premises for one day over phone theft
The police said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 288 of the Penal Code Law.
Showbiz
Asake announces ‘In God We Trust’ Europe, North America tour
His hit song ‘Amapiano’ was nominated for the Best African Music Performance category at the 2024 Grammy Awards, despite being sung mainly in Yoruba.
Economy
FG unveils Nigeria Genomic City to drive research, innovation
The federal government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City initiative as part of efforts to transform the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy.
States
Court frees man accused of theft after complainant’s case withdrawal
Mr Tellang said the complainant agreed to withdraw the case after the defendant paid part of the money involved.
