Lebanese Foreign Minister Yousef Raji announced that Lebanon and Syria have entered a new phase in their bilateral relations, one grounded in mutual respect for sovereignty and a commitment to noninterference in each other’s internal affairs.
Raji during a meeting with a delegation from the “Journalists for Freedom association”, reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to fostering positive relations with all nations and noted that “the pending issues with Syria are progressing in the right direction, albeit at a measured pace.”
Earlier this month, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani led a high-level delegation to Beirut, where he met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Foreign Minister Raji.
During the visit, Al-Shaibani underscored the deep-rooted ties between Syria and Lebanon and affirmed the two countries’ determination to open a new chapter based on mutual respect, cooperation and the resolution of outstanding issues in a manner that serves the interests of both peoples.
Amer Dhawa
