# Syria regional security and diplomatic rapprochement > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syria-regional-security-and-diplomatic-rapprochement > Updated: 2026-11-02T01:01:40.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Syria is engaging in expanded diplomatic and security discussions with several regional partners. At the Manama Dialogue, Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan al-Shaibani stated that Syria’s security is inseparable from that of the Gulf nations. He noted that discussions are occurring across political, economic, security, and military levels, including potential participation in a regional security and defense system. Regarding bilateral relations, al-Shaibani addressed recent tensions with Jordan, noting that disagreements regarding airstrikes in Daraa were resolved through intensive communication. He described recent border developments as an enhancement of coordination mechanisms to ensure mutual security and respect for sovereignty. In Qatar, Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra met with Qatari officials to discuss enhancing military and security cooperation. These talks focused on training, defense industries, and the exchange of expertise. The engagement, which also touched upon economic and investment cooperation, follows a period of rapprochement between Damascus and Doha following the transition of power in Syria in December 2024. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-02: Syria and Qatar discuss military and security cooperation Syrian and Qatari defense ministers met in Doha to discuss military cooperation, security coordination, and regional developments, following a period of increasing diplomatic ties. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-and-qatar-discuss-military-and-security-cooperation ### 2026-10-31: Syria: Security ties with Gulf states and Jordan discussed Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan al-Shaibani says Gulf security is linked to Syria's stability and discusses potential regional defense cooperation and improved border coordination with Jordan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-security-ties-with-gulf-states-and-jordan-discussed --- Cite as: Syria regional security and diplomatic rapprochement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/syria-regional-security-and-diplomatic-rapprochement