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Syria and Lebanon make 'significant progress' at talks on joint ...
In Damascus, Lebanese prime minister and Syrian president discuss issues including security, transport and energy.The leaders of Lebanon and Syria have concluded talks in Damascus focused on joint interests, as both countries pursue a rapprochement following the overthrow of longtime Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, almost 18 months ago.On Saturday, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said “significant progress” had been made in the discussions with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, which covered security, transport, infrastructure, and economic matters.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Israel’s attacks and pressure sowing seeds for division in tense Lebanonlist 2 of 3Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanonlist 3 of 3Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanonend of listThe trip marks Salam’s second official visit to the neighbouring country since al-Assad was overthrown during a major offensive led by opposition forces under al-Sharaa.The talks also covered the release of Syrian prisoners held in overcrowded Lebanese jails. More than 2,000 Syrians are currently detained in Lebanon. Some are accused of “terrorism”, while others allegedly attacked the Lebanese army. Al-Sharaa has made their release a priority.“We discussed continuing efforts to address the issue of detained Syrians [in Lebanon] and to uncover the fate of the missing and forcibly detained in both countries,” said Salam.More than 130 Syrian prisoners were transferred from Lebanon to Syria in March, where they are serving the remainder of their sentences.Salam said the talks also focused on strengthening cooperation and deepening ties between the two countries through collaboration on economic, social and cultural issues.The Lebanese and Syrian governments both oppose the Iran-backed group Hezbollah, which holds significant influence in Lebanon and is currently engaged in a war with Israel. Some 1.2 million people – more than a fifth of Lebanon’s population – have been displaced by Israeli attacks.Hezbollah lost its vital supply route through Syria following al-Assad’s removal from power. The former president was a close ally of Iran and a key figure in what Tehran describes as its “axis of resistance”.Lebanese authorities have pledged to disarm the group, but the task has proven extremely difficult, fuelling concerns that civil war could erupt.Reporting from Deraa in southern Syria, Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett said Salam’s visit focused o...
Lebanese premier, Syrian president make 'significant progress' on ...
Lebanese Premier Nawaf Salam said he made “significant progress” on shared issues as he met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Saturday and discussed bilateral, regional and international developments, Anadolu reports. Salam arrived in Damascus on a day-long visit, his second since taking office last year, following his first visit on April 14, 2025. The SANA news agency said Sharaa received Salam at the People’s Palace in Damascus in the presence of ministerial delegations from both countries. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, besides developing economic and trade cooperation in a manner that serves common interests and enhancing security coordination to support stability and confront challenges. Salam’s office said he led a delegation to Syria including Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri, Energy and Water Minister Joseph Saddi, Economy and Trade Minister Amer Bisat, Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny, and adviser Ambassador Claude Hajjal. In a press conference at the Damascus airport, prior to his departure from Syria, Salam said they made significant progress in addressing shared issues, particularly in the fields of economy, energy, transportation, and security, and that tangible results will appear soon. He said they also discussed challenges faced by both Lebanon and Syria, and will continue consultations at the political level, and strengthen cooperation. For this purpose, he said, the two countries will establish joint committees and intensify communication at the ministerial level. “We discussed the significant challenges facing Lebanon and Syria in light of the rapidly evolving regional developments on multiple fronts,” the prime minister added. READ: Lebanon committed to full ceasefire before talks with Israel: President The meeting addressed “following up on the implementation of agreements signed between the two countries regarding the transfer of convicted prisoners to Syria and determining the fate of missing persons in both countries,” Salam said. In February, Lebanon and Syria signed an agreement to transfer approximately 300 Syrian convicts to their country, a matter dating back to the years of the Syrian revolution. Syria announced receiving the first batch of prisoners from Lebanese prisons a month later in March. Official estimates indicate that the number of Syrian detainees in Lebanese prisons is around 2,500, about one-third of the total number of prisoners in Lebanon. Regarding Syria...
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