Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani reaffirmed his country's support for Lebanon during a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, as regional tensions continue to escalate. The discussion focused on the impact of the broader conflict on regional security and stability.

Lebanon has been drawn into confrontation with Israel following actions by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah earlier this year. The leaders reviewed the security implications of the ongoing hostilities and stressed the importance of maintaining close coordination between their governments.

Since the fall of former Syrian president Bashar Assad's government in December 2024, Syria and Lebanon have expanded cooperation, particularly on security matters. Both countries are working together to combat cross-border smuggling of weapons and drugs, which they view as a significant threat to national and regional stability.