Syria and Lebanon achieve progress in joint interest talks

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks in Damascus, addressing security, transport, infrastructure, and economic cooperation amid a thaw in relations following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Key issues included the release of over 2,000 Syrian prisoners in Lebanon and shared concerns over Hezbollah, which both governments oppose. The discussions also precede Lebanon’s upcoming peace talks with Israel, focusing on reinforcing the ceasefire and addressing cross-border issues.

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