Lebanese Foreign Minister: Demarcation of Borders with Syria Has Become an Urgent Necessity
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The Lebanese Foreign Minister, Joseph Raji, confirmed on Wednesday that the time has come to begin the process of demarcating the borders between Lebanon and Syria, stressing that this issue can no longer be postponed due to its direct implications on security, stability, and bilateral cooperation.
Raji explained that proceeding along this path would help control the crossings and reduce smuggling, in addition to strengthening official relations between the two countries on clear and mutual foundations.
This position comes in the context of increasing diplomatic activity between Beirut and Damascus, where the Lebanese side emphasizes that border demarcation is a fundamental step towards organizing economic and security cooperation, and opening the door to broader international support for Lebanon on this issue.
Raji explained that proceeding along this path would help control the crossings and reduce smuggling, in addition to strengthening official relations between the two countries on clear and mutual foundations.
This position comes in the context of increasing diplomatic activity between Beirut and Damascus, where the Lebanese side emphasizes that border demarcation is a fundamental step towards organizing economic and security cooperation, and opening the door to broader international support for Lebanon on this issue.
