Following the summit meeting involving King Abdullah and Russian President Vladimir
Putin in Moscow, Fahd Al-Khaytan concluded in an article published in Al-Ghad newspaper
that Jordan is “officially a part of the Astana process” to contain the repercussions of Syria’s
crisis and reach a political solution. It also underlines Russia’s pivotal role containing the
crisis and King Abdullah reaffirmed that without Russia in the picture, there is no solution
to the ongoing suffering in the region. Al-Khaytan is convinced that Jordan’s role won't be
limited to political support of the Astana statement; it will go further by building upon the
previous co-operation to dismantle terrorist groups and armed opposition in Syria and
classify them, as well as establishing operational and on field co-ordination to maintain the
ceasefire across parties. “This open war in Syria has posed security threats on Jordan,
leading it to take an approach unprecedented in the history of Jordan’s diplomacy and
politics,” writes Al-Khaytan. “Jordan has guaranteed support of its strategy of tackling
radical groups by both opposing Russia and America. Amman can now make plans with
American and Russian sides against terrorist groups in Syria at the same time.” This proves
that the King's visit to Washington will be as significant as his visit to Moscow. “Perhaps this
visit is the most necessary visit of the King to the American capital,” he added.
