Damascus:Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani welcomed a high-level Lebanese delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Tarek Mitri, at Tishreen Palace in Damascus. The gathering aimed to bolster coordination and cooperation across various sectors.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the meeting saw participation from the Syrian side, including Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Marwan al-Halabi, Education Minister Mohammad Abdulrahman Turko, and Social Affairs and Labor Minister Hind Kabawat. The Lebanese delegation was represented by Minister of Education and Higher Education Rima Karami, Minister of Labor Mohammad Haidar, and Minister of Social Affairs Hanin Al-Sayyed.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing joint coordination, especially in security cooperation and border control. Additionally, the talks explored expanding partnerships in education, higher education, social affairs, and labor sectors. The delegates also reviewed the progress of joint technical committees to serve the mutual interests of both countries.