Damascus, Syria – In decisive statements aimed at putting an end to escalating regional speculation, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa,
on Saturday, categorically denied the news that had recently been circulating about the possibility of Syrian forces intervening inside Lebanon.
Al-Sharaa confirmed, while receiving a delegation of notables and dignitaries
from the Damascus countryside, that these reports are completely untrue.
He also stressed his country’s policy of rejecting any steps that might complicate the security scene in the neighbourhood.
Border issue: Not a priority at the moment
In a related context, the Syrian president addressed the issue of border demarcation
between the two countries, a matter that has long been a source of political and legal controversy.
Al-Sharaa clarified that this issue is not among Damascus’s priorities at the present time.
He considered addressing it at this particular juncture illogical,
especially given the exceptional circumstances Lebanon is experiencing,
most notably the massive internal displacement crisis.
The number of Lebanese refugees is estimated at approximately 1.5 million.
Consequently, these numbers pose humanitarian and logistical challenges
that preclude engaging in any additional border arrangements.
These Syrian statements follow notable remarks by US President Donald Trump,
which raised the possibility of a Syrian role in the Lebanese situation.
In a recent interview with NBC News, Trump indicated that Syria could play
a pivotal role in facilitating “more precise” strikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
He added that he hinted at the possibility of potential security cooperation with the new Syrian leadership.
US praises stability in Syria
Trump didn’t stop there; he also praised Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa,
describing him as a “very good leader” and commending his ability to take swift and concrete steps to restore stability to Syria.
This came in the wake of the major political changes the country witnessed after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in late 2014.
The US president affirmed that his vision for Lebanon stemmed from a desire to “secure a better life for the people.”
He also considered regional security cooperation a key entry point for achieving that goal.
President al-Sharaa’s statements appear aimed at balancing the situation,
as Damascus tries to distance itself from any direct military involvement within Lebanese territory.
at the same time, the Syrian authorities are focused on completing
their internal arrangements and avoiding being drawn into regional conflicts.
Therefore, they aim to protect the reconstruction and stabilization process
that the new Syrian government has pursued since coming to power.
