Amman, Jordan - January 07, 2025 Syria's interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani visited Jordan on Tuesday to discuss security and economic cooperation, marking a shift in bilateral relations following Damascus's recent change in leadership. Al-Shibani and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi agreed to establish a joint committee focusing on security, energy, and other areas of mutual interest, Jordan's state-owned broadcaster Al Mamlaka TV reported. Safadi affirmed Jordan's support for Syria's reconstruction efforts following years of conflict and devastation, pledging Jordan's continued support. At a joint news conference after the talks in Amman, Safadi said both sides agreed on the importance of border security, particularly in combating drug trafficking. Al-Shibani expressed thankfulness for Jordan's firm support. He stated that both countries are committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation and mutual development in political and economic spheres. He also called for the lifting of sanctions imposed on Syria by the West. Shotlist: Amman, Jordan - Jan 7, 2025: 1. Syria's interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani (L), Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (R) shaking hands, posing for photos; 2. Various of meeting; 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Ayman Safadi, Jordanian Foreign Minister: "Specifically, the smuggling of drugs and weapons, as well as the resurgence of ISIS, pose threats to the security of both countries. We have reached a consensus that we should stand united to address these common challenges."; FILE: Amman, Jordan - March 2019 4. National flag of Jordan; FILE: Amman, Jordan - Date Unknown 5. Various of traffic; Amman, Jordan - Jan 7, 2025 6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, Syria's interim Foreign Minister: "After the fall of the former regime in Syria, these sanctions should be lifted immediately. The Syrian people need respite. The Syrian economy, politics, and all other aspects need to be rebuilt, but these sanctions are hindering the reconstruction process."; FILE: Damascus, Syria - Dec 6, 2024 7. Aerial shots of cityscape; FILE: Damascus, Syria - Dec 9, 2024 8. Street scene. [Restriction - No Access Chinese Mainland/Orient TV/Syria Alshaab TV/Zanoubia TV/Alhurra TV/ANN TV/Al Jazeera/ Al-Arabiya TV]