Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad el-Chibani looks on as the U.S. special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, prepares to sign an agreement in Damascus on Sep. 16, 2025. (Credit: Louai Beshara/AFP
BEIRUT — Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Shibani said that he spoke by phone with his Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam, in an exchange that focused on "the rapid developments in the region and their repercussions on regional security."
"The minister reaffirmed Syria’s support for Lebanon in these circumstances, emphasizing the importance for both parties to continue their coordination and consultation, in order to help strengthen security, stability and development in the face of urgent challenges."
Syria is indirectly affected by the war that resumed on March 2 in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel. Over the weekend, Israel threatened to bomb the border area linking the two countries at the Masnaa border crossing, but has yet to carry out its threat.
BEIRUT — Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Shibani said that he spoke by phone with his Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam, in an exchange that focused on "the rapid developments in the region and their repercussions on regional security."
"The minister reaffirmed Syria’s support for Lebanon in these circumstances, emphasizing the importance for both parties to continue their coordination and consultation, in order to help strengthen security, stability and development in the face of urgent challenges."
Syria is indirectly affected by the war that resumed on March 2 in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel. Over the weekend, Israel threatened to bomb the border area linking the two countries at the Masnaa border crossing, but has yet to carry out its threat.
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