Lebanese President Aoun Sees Syrian Foreign Minister Visit as Signal of Non-Interference

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has characterized the recent visit by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaybani to Lebanon as a clear indication that Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa harbors no intentions of meddling in Lebanese domestic matters.

During discussions with the Syrian delegation, President Aoun noted that the visitors stressed the significance of conducting bilateral cooperation exclusively through constitutional channels—specifically between governments—rather than through engagement with particular local political groups.

The visit comes amid ongoing regional developments. Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt received the Syrian Foreign Minister at his residence in Clemenceau.

In related developments, Israeli aircraft conducted a sonic boom operation over the town of Al-Mansouri in the Metn region. Additionally, a spokesperson for the Iranian military stated that Iran continues to regard itself as being in a state of war and has not wasted time in strengthening its defensive capabilities.

On the economic front, Lebanese Economy Minister Amer Al-Bassatt warned that losses from the conflict since 2024 may exceed $16 billion.