The Kataeb Party issued a statement on Sunday welcoming recent remarks by Ahmed al-Sharaa, the General Commander of Syria’s new administration, about Lebanese-Syrian relations.
The party described the remarks as a “positive turning point” and a crucial step toward “balanced relations that respect the sovereignty and independence of both nations.”
The statement highlighted Syria's acknowledgment of the assassinations carried out by the Assad regime against Lebanese leaders, particularly the martyr President Bachir Gemayel.
“We commend Syria's recognition of these tragic events and its forward-looking perspective that transcends political and sectarian divisions,” the party said.
It further praised the Syrian government’s willingness to address the issue of Lebanese detainees in Syrian prisons, calling it a “positive step” toward resolving one of the most pressing humanitarian issues between the two nations.
The party urged the Lebanese government to take immediate action, calling for the assignment of an appropriate body to communicate with Syria.
“We urge the Lebanese government to provide comprehensive and accurate lists of all Lebanese detainees in Syrian prisons, including Kataeb Political Bureau member Boutros Khawand,” the statement added. “Time is of the essence, and every day of delay adds to the suffering of the detainees' families.”
In addition, it called on the Syrian authorities to apprehend those responsible for the political assassinations in Lebanon, including fugitive Habib Chartouni, who killed President Bachir Gemayel, and to hand them over to Lebanon to serve their sentence.
“We urge the Syrian government to take responsibility for those proven to be involved in these heinous acts,” the statement emphasized.
While congratulating the Syrian people on the “end of a dark chapter in their history,” the party expressed hope that these recent actions and statements would mark the beginning of a new phase in Lebanese-Syrian relations, based on “mutual respect and shared interests.”
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