from TheTimeKnife@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 09 May 21:29
https://lemmy.world/post/46639191
The leaders of Lebanon and Syria have concluded talks in Damascus focused on joint interests, as both countries pursue a rapprochement following the overthrow of longtime Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, almost 18 months ago. On Saturday, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said “significant progress” had been made in the discussions with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, which covered security, transport, infrastructure, and economic matters.
The trip marks Salam’s second official visit to the neighbouring country since al-Assad was overthrown during a major offensive led by opposition forces under al-Sharaa. The talks also covered the release of Syrian prisoners held in overcrowded Lebanese jails. More than 2,000 Syrians are currently detained in Lebanon. Some are accused of “terrorism”, while others allegedly attacked the Lebanese army. Al-Sharaa has made their release a priority. “We discussed continuing efforts to address the issue of detained Syrians [in Lebanon] and to uncover the fate of the missing and forcibly detained in both countries,” said Salam. More than 130 Syrian prisoners were transferred from Lebanon to Syria in March, where they are serving the remainder of their sentences.
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