The Lebanese and Syrian presidents confirm cooperation to control borders and enhance stability.

The Lebanese Presidency issued an official statement regarding a phone call between President Michel Aoun and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, where President Aoun congratulated President al-Assad on assuming the leadership of the country. The statement emphasized the need for close coordination to control the situation along the Lebanese-Syrian borders, and joint efforts to prevent the targeting of civilians and maintain stability in the region.

In a related context, President al-Assad expressed his appreciation for President Aoun's initiative and the importance of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in facing the security and political challenges in the region. The statement underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral relations between Lebanon and Syria to achieve common interests and strengthen regional stability.

This phone call comes within the framework of both countries' efforts to enhance cooperation and coordination on issues of mutual interest, and to achieve stability and security along the Lebanese-Syrian borders.