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Lebanese ministerial delegation visits Damascus for refugee and cooperation talks

A Lebanese delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri arrived in Damascus on 2 November 2026 and was received by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, according to French- and Arabic-language reporting.

The labour, education and social affairs ministers are participating. Discussions include Syrians’ situation in Lebanon, the labour market and recognition of qualifications, L’Orient-Le Jour reports.

Mitri describes the visit as a continuation of earlier bilateral discussions. The sources reviewed describe ongoing consultations; they do not yet establish a final agreement on returns or administrative measures.

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