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Lebanon's PM Visits Syria: A Historic Reconciliation

1/12/2025

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On January 11, 2025, a historic moment unfolded as Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati crossed into Syria for the first time since the civil war erupted in 2011. In a meeting with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, they vowed to forge lasting ties, tackle border disputes, and facilitate the return of Syrian refugees, emphasizing a future built on mutual respect and collaboration.

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On January 11, 2025, a historic moment unfolded as Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati crossed into Syria for the first time since the civil war erupted in 2011. In a meeting with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, they vowed to forge lasting ties, tackle border disputes, and facilitate the return of Syrian refugees, emphasizing a future built on mutual respect and collaboration.