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    Nassif said that it was in the best interests of both Syria and Saudi Arabia to see the new government formed, even though their motives widely differ. "Saudi Arabia wants Saad Hariri to succeed in his bid to form a government ... And Syria considers that the opposition's participation in the new government will outweigh their loss in the election." Syria was the main powerbroker in Lebanon for nearly 30 years until the 2005 murder of Hariri's father Rafiq, a five-time prime minister who was close to the Saudi monarchy and also a Saudi national. Full Article at Zawya.com
    Saudi Arabia wants Saad Hariri to succeed in his bid to form a government ... And Syria considers that the opposition's participation in the new government will outweigh their loss in the election.
    SOURCE: Zawya.com 1 month ago
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Thaw in Saudi-Syria ties seen as good omen for Lebanon
  1. What's important is that it gives some kind of political detente and will stop any escalation, whether rhetorical or potential violence -- assuming it will continue to be a successful visit
    SOURCE: Zawya.com 1 month ago
  2. The only central dispute between Syria and Saudi Arabia was and remains Lebanon
    SOURCE: Zawya.com 1 month ago
  3. The question is: What is the Iranian stance towards Syrian-Saudi rapprochement? And will they release their hold over the Lebanese government?
    SOURCE: Zawya.com 1 month ago
  4. The meeting is a bit far off from impacting cabinet formation
    SOURCE: Zawya.com 1 month ago
  5. The summit acknowledges the mutual interests both countries have in Lebanon and that neither can alone have the upper hand
    SOURCE: Zawya.com 1 month ago
  6. What is important now is that a new chapter for Lebanon was opened at the Damascus summit, and all that Lebanese must do is read it well to avoid the same outcome ... that has so often led to temporary settlements
    SOURCE: Zawya.com 1 month ago
  7. Syria bids farewell to its isolation
    SOURCE: Zawya.com 1 month ago

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