Syrian President Ahmad al‑Sharaa has declared that his government has no plans to launch a military intervention in Lebanon. However, he indicated that Syria is ready to present the Lebanese authorities with a range of options to tackle the country’s difficulties, Anadolu reports.
“We are not considering a military intervention, but Syria holds several options it can offer the Lebanese government to use as it deems appropriate,” al‑Sharaa told the Qatari broadcaster’s Al‑Muqabala program.
Damascus, he added, is engaged in discussions with the Lebanese government on “a range of solutions” that could enhance Lebanon’s security and enable it to benefit from Syria’s ongoing recovery.
Al‑Sharaa expressed “deep” concern that internal turmoil in Lebanon could “negatively” impact Syria.
“The continued presence of weapons outside the authority of the Lebanese state will have major negative consequences for the region,” he warned.
The president underscored Syria’s support for the Lebanese state’s exclusive authority over law enforcement, weapons, and decisions regarding war and peace.
On relations with Israel, al‑Sharaa said Syria is collaborating with several countries to achieve a security agreement.
“If the security agreement with Israel succeeds, it will pave the way for comprehensive peace without abandoning Syria’s right to the occupied Golan Heights,” he said.
Regarding Russia’s military presence in Syria, al‑Sharaa said talks with Moscow had not yet concluded.
He added that Syria and Russia share substantial interests and that Moscow has moved swiftly to “open a new chapter” in relations with Damascus.
Turning to Iraq, the Syrian president noted that the two countries have significant mutual economic interests.
“Iraq needs many Syrian resources, and Syria also has needs. Therefore, there are very substantial interests between the two countries that must be developed on sound foundations,” he said.
