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Syrian and Lebanese flags at Tishreen Palace in Damascus during a Lebanese ministerial delegation’s visit on Nov. 2, 2026. (Credit: Salah Hijazi/L’Orient-Le Jour)
Add as preferred on Google Four Lebanese ministers are on an official visit to Damascus for a series of meetings with authorities, particularly their Syrian counterparts. The agenda includes regulating the labor market between the two countries, Syrian migrants and refugees in Lebanon, and the recognition of academic degrees, among other issues.After arriving in Syria via the Masnaa-Jdeidet Yabous border crossing, the delegation was received by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.What do we know about this visit, and what is at stake?Who is part of the ministerial delegation?Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri, Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar, Education Minister Rima Karameh and Social Development Minister Haneen Sayed are participating in the visit.Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar, who was expected to participate, did not join the delegation. He is represented... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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