Lebanon and Syria have signed an agreement emphasizing the strategic importance of border demarcation, following a high-level meeting in Jeddah aimed at enhancing security cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

The talks, hosted by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Thursday, brought together Lebanese Defense Minister Michel Menassa and his Syrian counterpart, Murhaf Abu Qasra. The discussions focused on military coordination, intelligence-sharing, and security mechanisms to address challenges along the shared border, which has been a flashpoint for tensions in recent weeks.

As part of the agreement, both sides committed to forming legal and specialized committees to oversee border demarcation and reinforce security measures. Saudi Arabia’s official statement reaffirmed its support for a diplomatic resolution to ongoing disputes between Beirut and Damascus, stressing the importance of sovereignty, stability, and adherence to international law.

Prince Khalid bin Salman expressed hope that the agreement would mark the beginning of a new phase in Lebanese-Syrian relations.

"The Kingdom affirms its full support for all efforts that contribute to security and stability in both Syria and Lebanon, and for broader regional peace," Saudi state media reported.

The Jeddah meeting follows recent deadly clashes along the Syrian-Lebanese border, which had heightened concerns over escalating violence. In response, both countries’ defense ministries agreed to a ceasefire and pledged to enhance coordination to prevent future conflicts.

Both delegations expressed satisfaction with the discussions and agreed to reconvene in Saudi Arabia for a follow-up meeting in the near future, signaling continued diplomatic engagement between the two sides.