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Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri received by Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani on Nov. 2, 2026. (Credit: Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Add as preferred on Google The ministers and officials who took part in Monday’s visit to Damascus were keen to project a positive atmosphere afterward. The Lebanese ministerial delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri, included Education Minister Rima Karameh, Social Development Minister Haneen Sayed, and, for the first time, a Hezbollah-affiliated minister, Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar. They were received by Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani, as well as by their respective counterparts.Two notable absences, however, marked the meeting. First, Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar sent a technical team in his place after his Syrian counterpart, Anas Khattab, canceled at the last minute, citing an “emergency,” according to a statement. Second, contrary to expectations, the delegation was not received by Syrian President Ahmad... 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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