BEIRUT: There is no coordination between the Lebanese and Syrian armies, a Lebanese Army source was cited as saying Monday by Turkey's Anadolu news agency.
The report did not elaborate, but it contradicts statements made by Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Abdul-Karim Ali, and General Security chief Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim.
Ibrahim on Saturday was quoted by Al-Akhbar newspaper as saying that "historic" coordination between the two armies had never stopped despite the war in Syria and Lebanon's policy of neutrality.
“The Syrian and Lebanese armies are tied through historic links and the Syrian army is a brotherly and friendly army regardless of politics. Add to that, the coordination between the two has never stopped a day,” Ibrahim said.
Ali has also said that limited coordination exists, while urging more collaboration.
On Sunday, Syrian President Bashar Assad said he felt it was the right time for military cooperation between the countries, according to Lebanon's former General Security chief Jamil al-Sayyed who met with him.
But the Lebanese Army has repeatedly denied any form of cooperation with the Syrian military after Syrian officials.
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