Syrian Defense Ministry: Our Deployment on the Lebanese Border is Defensive… High Coordination with the Lebanese Army

The Syrian Ministry of Defense’s official spokesperson, Brigadier General Hassan Abdul Ghani, told MTV:

The military buildup on the Lebanese border is a very natural precautionary defensive measure, not an offensive action.

Our presence aims to curb drug and arms smuggling and monitor the movement of regime remnants, with high coordination with the Lebanese Army.

President Al-Shar’ supports the authority of the Lebanese state over its territory; directives are in favor of the Lebanese Army, reinforcing its control, and we coordinate to address any violations on the ground.

Everyone knows Hezbollah’s interest lies in increasing regional tension.

There has been no ground landing from the Syrian side, and Damascus’ priority is growth, reconstruction, and the economy.