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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Damascus on Saturday on a visit tackling issues including security, transport and energy.Beirut and Damascus have been rebuilding their ties after the December 2024 overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in Syria, whose family dynasty exercised control over Lebanese affairs for decades and is accused of assassinating numerous officials in Lebanon who expressed opposition to its rule.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.A statement from the Syrian presidency said the officials discussed “developing economic and trade cooperation... and bolstering security coordination in order to support stability and confront challenges”, as well as regional and international developments.Syrian state news agency SANA said the visit aimed to “develop joint cooperation... particularly the economy, transportation and energy” sectors.Salam was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister
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