Lebanese Prime Minister Meets Syrian President on the Sidelines of Climate Conference

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference in the Turkish city of Antalya.

This meeting comes within the framework of a new phase in relations between Beirut and Damascus following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, which has witnessed high-level reciprocal official visits.

The Lebanese government, led by Salam, visited Damascus in May 2026, during which it was agreed to form joint committees to enhance cooperation in all fields and discuss outstanding issues such as border control, preventing smuggling, and facilitating the movement of individuals and goods.

Previously, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed Lebanon's commitment to establishing fraternal relations with Syria based on cooperation and non-interference in internal affairs.