Al-Shibani in Beirut with Turkey's reassurance
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Shihabi visited Beirut as part of ongoing efforts to gauge the state of relations with Lebanon. He met with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in the first official contact between a Syrian official and a Shiite leader since the Lebanese civil war. The visit comes within the framework of Damascus's support for the Lebanese position regarding the framework agreement with Israel and includes messages of de-escalation amidst regional tensions, along with intentions to bolster Damascus's relations with regional and international parties, especially Turkey. The meeting is considered one of the most significant indicators of regional dynamics and Syria's moves in Lebanon, while sources emphasize the importance of the visit within the context of political messaging between the parties.
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)