Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani traveled to Beirut on Thursday to meet with top Lebanese leaders in a visit aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries. The trip comes shortly after statements by the US president. Donald Trump suggesting a possible role for Syria in the fight against Hezbollah.
During his visit, Asaad al-Shibani met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, an ally of Hezbollah. According to Lebanese state media, the Syrian minister indicated that Damascus was ready to meet with Hezbollah "if its interests so require."
The issue of Hezbollah was not raised during the official meetings, according to Lebanese authorities. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa also reiterated that Syria had no intention of deploying military forces in Lebanon or interfering in its neighbor's internal affairs.
Following the discussions, the two countries signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening their bilateral relations. This initiative comes as Syria seeks to consolidate its regional stability while avoiding being drawn into the tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, which is supported by Iran.
This visit carries significant diplomatic weight in a region marked by major geopolitical shifts. While Damascus and Beirut have expressed their desire to deepen their cooperation, the history of Syrian influence in Lebanon continues to make any evolution in relations between the two countries particularly sensitive.
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