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PARIS — France’s president affirmed Saturday that Syria and Lebanon will open embassies in each other’s countries.
However, Syria’s leader was more cautious. President Bashar Assad said he and the Lebanese president discussed the issue but still need to define the steps to take.
Syria and Lebanon have not had full-fledged embassies in each other’s countries since Lebanon became independent in 1943 and Syria in 1945.
Assad said last month that establishing diplomatic ties with Lebanon would be possible if a national unity Cabinet were formed in Beirut. Such a government, including members of Syria’s ally Hezbollah, was formed Friday.
