Lebanon-Syria Relations
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Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated that relations with Syria are essential, especially given the impossibility of relations with Israel. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani visited Beirut to allay Lebanese fears of potential Syrian military intervention, signaling a diplomatic approach.
Berri says relations with neighbor Syria a must, amid enmity with Israel
- Lebanon must engage with Syria, as relations with Israel are impossible, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated. - Berri emphasized that any future relationship with Syria must be on a peer-to-peer basis, respecting sovereignty and non-interference. - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani met with Lebanese officials, assuring them of Damascus's non-intervention despite U.S. pressure.
Aoun vows Lebanon won’t surrender territory to Israel amid 'diplomatic war'
- Lebanese President Michel Aoun defended a U.S.-backed framework agreement with Israel, calling the talks a 'diplomatic war' and vowing not to cede territory. - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaib…
Syrian FM in Beirut to Reassure Lebanon Over Military Intervention Fears
- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani visited Beirut to allay Lebanese fears of potential Syrian military intervention. - Shibani assured Lebanese officials that Damascus has no intention of taki…
US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip
- Syria's Foreign Minister visited Beirut, meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally. - This diplomatic move signals Syria's preference for diplomacy over a US-backed inte…
Syria open to meeting with Hezbollah, says foreign minister in Lebanon
- Syria has indicated openness to meeting with Hezbollah, according to its foreign minister. - The minister stated Syria is ready for such talks if "interests require it." - This statement was made du…
Syrian foreign minister visits Beirut after Trump suggests Syria should fight Hezbollah
- Syria's foreign minister visited Beirut to meet Lebanese leaders amid discussions about Syria potentially combating Hezbollah. - The visit follows US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Syria c…