BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday told Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani that Lebanon was awaiting the appointment of a new Syrian ambassador to Beirut to facilitate bilateral relations through official diplomatic channels. This follows Syria’s decision to suspend the Lebanese-Syrian Higher Council, shifting all communications to embassies and formal state contacts. Al-Shaibani emphasized to Aoun the need to deepen and correct the historical relationship between the two countries, particularly on issues that have tarnished Syria’s image.

Landmark visit sees nations seeking solutions to border issues, status of Syrian prisoners and fate of Syrian refugees.

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday told Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani that Lebanon was awaiting the appointment of a new Syrian ambassador to…