Lebanese Foreign Minister Yusuf Reci announced that a new page has been turned in relations with Syria, based on mutual respect and common interests.
In a statement from his social media account, Reci said that the visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Asad Hasan Sheibani to Lebanon marked the beginning of a new era between the two countries “based on equality and mutual respect for territorial integrity.”
The minister conveyed that during the talks, Sheibani reiterated Syria's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty, independence, and the principle of non-interference in its internal affairs. Reci noted that the parties demonstrated a joint will to develop bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy and development.
According to the statement, an agreement was reached to enhance coordination on ensuring border security and combating smuggling.
Lebanese Foreign Minister Reci stressed that his country is moving towards building balanced ties with Syria on the basis of interstate relations within the framework of full sovereignty, mutual respect, and good neighborliness. He expressed his belief that this approach would serve the interests of the peoples of both countries and contribute to the consolidation of security and stability in the region.