Syrian Foreign Minister Welcomes New Lebanese Ambassador
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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met with Lebanon's newly appointed ambassador, Henry Qastoun, in Damascus on Tuesday.
Ambassador Qastoun presented a copy of his official credentials during the meeting. This is a standard diplomatic step before an ambassador formally begins their duties.
The meeting prepares for Qastoun's official start as Lebanon's top diplomat in Syria. It marks a routine diplomatic exchange between the two neighboring nations.