Metri from Baabda: We Seek to Reach an Agreement Between Lebanon and Syria Regarding the Prisoners and Detainees File
Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Metri meets President Aoun to discuss an agreement with Syria on prisoners and detainees.
SUMMARY
Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Metri met with President Michel Aoun to discuss an agreement between Lebanon and Syria related to the prisoners and detainees file, with directives to study the best legal frameworks for mutual understanding between the two countries.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- A meeting was held attended by the Minister of Justice and several judges to discuss the agreement.
- President Aoun directed to study the best legal frameworks for understanding with Syria.
- The Lebanese position affirmed a strong desire to strengthen relations with Syria.
CORE SUBJECT
Agreement Between Lebanon and Syria on the Prisoners and Detainees File
President Michel Joseph Aoun received Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Metri, who said after the meeting: "At the invitation of the President of the Republic, and within the framework of seeking to reach an agreement between Lebanon and Syria concerning the file of prisoners and detainees, a meeting was held attended by the Minister of Justice and a number of judges, where President Joseph Aoun gave his directives to study the best possible legal frameworks for understanding and agreement with the Syrian side."
He continued: "The Lebanese position confirmed a strong desire to establish the best relations with Syria and to enhance joint cooperation in various fields."
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Tarek Metri
👤 Person_MaleDeputy Prime Minister of Lebanon
Michel Aoun
👤 Person_MalePresident of the Lebanese Republic
Minister of Justice
👤 Person_MaleLebanese Minister of Justice
Lebanon
📍 Location_CountryCountry in the Middle East
Syria
📍 Location_CountryCountry in the Middle East
NOTABLE QUOTES 2
"At the invitation of the President of the Republic, and within the framework of seeking to reach an agreement between Lebanon and Syria concerning the file of prisoners and detainees, a meeting was held attended by the Minister of Justice and a number of judges, where President Joseph Aoun gave his directives to study the best possible legal frameworks for understanding and agreement with the Syrian side."
Context: Statement after meeting with President Michel Aoun
"The Lebanese position confirmed a strong desire to establish the best relations with Syria and to enhance joint cooperation in various fields."
Context: Statement after meeting with President Michel Aoun