Wednesday, November 19, 2008

New epoch for syria, lebanon

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Sense of apprehension is prevailing in diplomatic circles


In what may have potential to change the political contours of the West Asia in years to come, Syria and Lebanon are setting up ambassadorial relations for the first time, putting relations between the neighbours on a further equal footing – and delivering Damascus out from its regional seclusion.

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem and his Lebanese counterpart, Fawzi Salloukh, signed a text beginning the ties in Damascus. The statesmen called for cooperation in foiling terrorist assaults in their respective territories. The signing of the deal comes hours after Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, issued a statement which paved the way for full diplomatic ties.

Syria and Lebanon have not had regular political ties – that entail full reciprocal recognition – since they got their freedom from France six decades ago. Damascus has been by a long way the overriding side since 1976 when her "peacekeeping forces" interceded in Lebanese civil war and had command of Lebanon for nearly 30 years. Moallem meanwhile said that the two sides will establish embassies in each other's capitals before the end of the year and will officially demarcate their border as part of the confidence building measures.

Talking to TSI from Beirut, noted political expert from Al-Safir, Sati-Nur-Al-Din said: “The declaration is in the interest of both nations in the stretched run. It can well be said as a much needed step in the right direction, out of the vortex of uncertainties and apprehensions regarding lucidity and the cold acknowledgment of theoretical interests. Any interruption in the process would lead to a torrent of interventions.”

Syria came under profound Lebanese and global demands to finish its occupation of Lebanon after the 2005 killing of previous Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Many Lebanese held Syria responsible for the assassination of the anti-Syrian lawmaker, but Damascus rebuffs any such role. Naturally, there is a sense of apprehension prevailing in diplomatic circles.

Another expert, Ousama Safa, director of the Lebanese Centre for Policy Studies, told TSI that it was “yet to be seen if it brings real change in Syrian attitude or just a political posturing; a window dressing.”


Saurabh Kumar Shahi


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