In Damascus, Lebanese prime minister and Syrian president discuss issues including security, transport and energy. The leaders of Lebanon and Syria have concluded talks in Damascus focused on joint interests, as both countries pursue a rapprochement following the overthrow of longtime Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad , almost 18 months ago. On Saturday, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said “significant progress” had been made in the discussions with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, which covered security, transport, infrastructure, and economic matters. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Israel’s attacks and pressure sowing seeds for division in tense Lebanon list 2 of 3 Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon list 3 of 3 Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanon end of list The trip marks Salam’s second official visit to the neighbouring country since al-Assad was overthrown during a major offensive led by opposition forces under al-Sharaa.…