Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Fayssal Mikdad discussed on Monday with the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams the positive developments in the Syrian-Lebanese relations, means of enhancing them and the importance of bolstering them in the interests of the two brotherly peoples in all fields.

Dr. Mikdad underlined Syria's keenness on building the best ties with Lebanon, citing the efforts exerted by Syria and Saudi Arabia to preserve Lebanon's security and civil peace.

Dr. Mikdad called upon the UN to take decisive stances to prevent Israel from repeating violations and interventions in the Lebanese internal affairs, and to get Israel to accurately implement the relevant UN resolutions.

Williams reviewed the UN efforts to preserve security and stability in Lebanon, expressing appreciation of the commitment of the leaderships in Syria and Lebanon to exerting efforts in the interest of the strategic relations between the two countries.