epa12031665 Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani prepares to welcome Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (not pictured) in Damascus, Syria, 14 April 2025. Salam is visiting Damascus as the first senior official since the new Lebanese government was formed in February. EPA/MOHAMMED AL-RIFAI

epa12031541 Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) receives Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (L) in Damascus, Syria, 14 April 2025. Salam is visiting Damascus as the first senior official since the new Lebanese government was formed in February. EPA/MOHAMMED AL-RIFAI

epa12031544 Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) receives Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (R) in Damascus, Syria, 14 April 2025. Salam is visiting Damascus as the first senior official since the new Lebanese government was formed in February. EPA/MOHAMMED AL-RIFAI