Bkerki: Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi received Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and his accompanying delegation at the Patriarchal See in Bkerki.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, following the meeting, Shaibani stated that the visit was part of a series of meetings aimed at promoting peace and coexistence between the Syrian and Lebanese peoples. He emphasized that the Christian communities in both countries have historically played a significant role in their stability, with their contributions extending back hundreds of years.