Presidents Assad, Hrawi review developments and peace process

Syrian President Hafez Al-Assad received Lebanese President Elias Hrawi on July 5 at Al Shaab palace. The two presidents reviewed a number of issues relating to the recent developments in the region and the contacts made by Syrian and Lebanese sides with Arab and foreign parties.

Later, the meeting was joined by Vice-president Abdul Halim Khaddam, Prime Minister Mahmoud A1 Zou'bi, foreign minister Farouk Shara' and minister of State of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kadour.

A focus was made on the peace process which came to a standstill because of the current Israeli government's policy.

The two presidents dealt with the positive aspects in the Arab arena for avoiding dangers and defending pan-Arab causes.

Talks also dealt with a number of other topics of interest to Syria and Lebanon. Later in the same day, President Hrawi returned to Beirut.