Still Early to Talk About Practical Steps Regarding Hariri”s Visit to Syria
Syrian presidential adviser Buthaina Shaaban said it is "still early to talk about practical steps regarding the visit of PM Saad Hariri to Syria", but she hinted that "the general direction is to welcome the fortifying of relations between the Lebanese and Syrian governments, and that stems from a conviction in the necessity of best relations between the two brotherly countries."
Shaaban was being interviewed by the Lebanese Al Manar TV network, she expressed "Syria”s relief for the formation of a national unity government in Lebanon", and said that "Syria was among the first countries to hail the decision that is in the Lebanese people”s interest and the stability in Lebanon interest, knowing that there is a role to be played by Lebanon in all Arab issues."
Earlier, Hariri received a congratulation letter from his Syrian counterpart.
In the letter, Syrian Prime Minister Naji al-Otari extended congratulations and offered "best wishes of success" to Hariri.
Sources close to Hariri did not rule out a visit to Damascus by the Lebanese premier.
They told AFP, however, that the visit "was not imminent."