President al-Assad said: General Aoun had a role in preserving the fraternal relationship between Syria and Lebanon for the benefit of the two countries.
President al-Assad expressed his confidence in the ability of the Lebanese to overcome all problems and challenges, and to consecrate the role of their national and constitutional institutions.
President al-Assad considered that Syria and Lebanon cannot look at their challenges separately from each other, noting that the Arab-Arab rapprochement that took place recently and appeared at the Arab Summit in Jeddah will have a positive impact on Syria and Lebanon.
General Aoun said: The Lebanese are sticking to their national unity in spite of everything, and he considered that Syria has overcome the difficult and dangerous stage thanks to the awareness of its people and their faith in their country, army and leadership, stressing that the rise and prosperity of Syria will reflect well on Lebanon and the Lebanese.