Syria, Jordan seek to mend ties after deadly airstrikes, sign cooperation deals

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The foreign ministers of Syria and Jordan met in Damascus, their first meeting since Jordanian airstrikes killed civilians in southern Syria last month. They agreed to a joint investigation and established a security and technical committee, while signing 11 cooperation agreements.

DAMASCUS, Nov 9 - The foreign ministers of Syria and Jordan met in Damascus on Monday for the first time since Jordanian airstrikes killed civilians in southern Syria last month, announcing a joint investigation into the incident and signing 11 new cooperation agreements. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said Jordan had shown understanding and openness towards resolving the incident in Deraa province, adding that the two countries had set up a joint security and technical committee to investigate the circumstances of the airstrikes.