A Syrian technical delegation, led by Dr. Muhammad Al-Ahmad, Director of the Arab Affairs Department, met with Lebanese Director of Political and Consulate Affairs Ibrahim Assaf at the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Beirut on September 17th, 2025, between 3:06 PM UTC and 4:49 PM UTC. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation between Syria and Lebanon. During the discussions, the Lebanese side affirmed its commitment to supporting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing the strong ties between the two nations. This engagement occurred as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to bolster relations. This meeting follows recent diplomatic activity involving Syria, including a meeting between Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus earlier on September 17th, 2025. Additionally, Druze leadership in Suwayda province had rejected a US-backed roadmap to address the province's crisis. The City Market in Aleppo's Dhahret Awad district also officially reopened on September 17th, 2025, after rehabilitation efforts.
