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Lebanon and Syria will work together to strengthen borders, Najib Mikati says after Damascus talks


Published on 2025-01-12 02:20:57 - MSN
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  • Lebanon and Syria will work together to secure their land borders, as well as to delineate both land and sea borders, Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said during a visit to Damascus on Saturday.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced that Lebanon and Syria have agreed to collaborate on enhancing their border security following discussions in Damascus. This decision comes in the context of addressing the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis and the security implications it has for both nations. Mikati emphasized the need for a coordinated approach to manage the return of Syrian refugees and to combat issues like smuggling and illegal border crossings. The talks also covered broader cooperation in economic, trade, and security matters, aiming to stabilize the region amidst various challenges including the aftermath of the Syrian civil war and economic crises in Lebanon.

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