Lebanon and Syria have signed an agreement pledging mutual respect for each other's sovereignty and a commitment not to interfere in internal affairs. The accord was signed in Beirut on Thursday in the presence of Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Syrian Foreign Minister Asad al-Shaibani, and delegations from both countries, according to Al Jazeera.

Lebanon’s state news agency reported that the agreement emphasizes respect for sovereignty, independence, national unity, and territorial integrity of both nations. It also highlights equality between the two sides and adherence to the principle of non-interference in domestic matters.

The understanding comes at a time when both Lebanon and Syria are facing Israeli military attacks and occupation operations. The two neighboring countries are also dealing with heightened security challenges along their shared border and broader regional instability.