Israel and Syria have agreed to establish a U.S.-supervised “joint fusion mechanism,” to coordinate intelligence sharing, military de-escalation and commercial cooperation following talks in Paris on Tuesday. 

The talks mark the third round of meetings between the two rival states, focused on reviving the 1974 disengagement agreement that created a UN-monitored buffer zone between Israel and Syria after the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

In a joint U.S.-Israeli-Syrian statement issued on Tuesday, officials emphasized that the discussions “centered on respect for Syria’s sovereignty and stability, Israel’s security, and prosperity for both countries.” The statement also highlighted that Israel and Syria “reaffirmed their commitment” to achieving a “lasting security arrangement.”

“Both sides have decided to establish a joint fusion mechanism — a dedicated communication cell — to facilitate immediate and ongoing coordination on their intelligence sharing, military de-escalation, diplomatic engagement, and commercial opportunities under the supervision of the United States,” the statement continued. “This mechanism will serve as a platform to address any disputes promptly and work to prevent misunderstandings.”

A U.S. official told Axios that Washington also proposed a pact to create a joint economic zone along the Israel-Syria border during the meeting. 

According to Axios, the proposal is similar to a plan the Trump administration once put forward for Donbas, aimed at resolving the territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia.

“This economic zone will include wind farms, agriculture, the best ski mountain in the Middle East and the Druze community that is the best at hospitality,” the U.S. official said. The official added that regional partners have already committed to finance the project but declined to name any countries.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Tuesday that talks with Syria “took place as part of President Trump’s vision to advance peace in the Middle East,” and noted that Israel is pushing economic ties between the two countries. 

According to the statement, Israel “emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of its citizens and preventing threats along its borders.”

The countries agreed to continue the talks “to advance shared objectives and to safeguard the security of the Druze minority in Syria,” the Israeli readout said.