Syrian and Lebanese Interior Ministers Anas Khattab and Ahmad al-Hajjar have agreed to strengthen coordination between security agencies to ensure security along the border between the two countries, APA reports.
This was announced in a statement by the Syrian Interior Minister following a meeting held in Damascus.
The statement noted that the parties are ready to expand cooperation and will take the necessary measures to strengthen stability in border areas.
Al-Hajjar, meanwhile, highlighted the positive results achieved by both countries in combating drug smuggling. According to him, thanks to preventive operations and arrests, effective cooperation between Syria and Lebanon continues to prevent the threat of extremism.