Lebanese Hezbollah-Backed Ministers Visit Syria in First Since Assad Regime Fall
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
A delegation of Hezbollah-appointed Lebanese ministers, including Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar, visited Syria on Monday for the first official welcome in Damascus since the fall of the Assad regime. They met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani to discuss refugees, trade, and border security. The visit occurred despite past tensions between Syria and Hezbollah, though a Hezbollah representative stated Damascus was aware of Haidar's background and supported strengthening relations. Separately, a report alleged a secret meeting between Syrian and Hezbollah officials in Turkey, which both countries denied.
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- Hezbollah-appointed Lebanese ministers visited Syria on Monday for the first official welcome since the Assad regime fell.
- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani welcomed the delegation at the Masnaa-Jdeidet Yabous border crossing.
- The visit aimed to discuss Syrian refugees in Lebanon, trade agreements, and border security.
- A Hezbollah representative stated Damascus was informed of Minister Haidar's background and supported bilateral relations.
- Lebanese Ambassador Henry Kastoun said the Islamic State or former regime officers were not on the agenda.
- Reuters reported a secret meeting between Syrian regime members and Hezbollah officials in Turkey, which was denied by both countries.
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