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BEIRUT, LEBANON – In a bid to reinforce dialogue between Damascus and Beirut, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with Lebanese Kataeb Party leader Sami Gemayel during his visit to the Lebanese capital. The high-level meeting, which took place on Monday, forms part of a series of talks that Shaibani intends to conduct with prominent Lebanese politicians with the aim of bolstering the ties between the two nations.
According to sources close to the matter, the gathering at the Kataeb Party headquarters was cordial and productive, with discussions centring around key areas of mutual interest. These included the future trajectory of Syrian-Lebanese relations and potential avenues for cooperation that could enhance the economic and strategic ties between the two countries.
Speaking to the press after the meeting, Shaibani praised Gemayel’s long-standing commitment to fostering closer ties between Lebanon and Syria, describing their meeting as “fruitful” and “indicative of the growing momentum behind our efforts to revitalize our bilateral relationship.” The Syrian minister underlined his government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and prosperity of the Lebanese people, expressing hope that their joint work would contribute to the further development of Lebanon.
Gemayel, for his part, welcomed the Syrian foreign minister’s overtures, reiterating Kataeb’s readiness to engage in constructive dialogue aimed at promoting greater cooperation and integration between Lebanon and Syria. The party leader stated that any initiative aimed at strengthening the ties between the two nations would be met with encouragement and assistance from Kataeb, as they shared a profound understanding of the strategic importance of their bilateral relationship.
The meeting serves as a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to rekindle the bond between Lebanon and Syria, which has remained strained in recent years due to various challenges and disagreements. In light of Shaibani’s stated goal of conducting talks with a range of Lebanese politicians, observers are speculating that these overtures may be part of a broader initiative aimed at re-establishing a robust and durable partnership between the two countries.
In related news, Beirut has recently hosted delegations from multiple countries, marking an effort to increase diplomatic engagement and cooperation in the region.