NNA – Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Tuesday chaired a meeting devoted to discussing the new wave of displacement of Syrians into Lebanon.

The meeting was attended by Caretaker Minister for the Displaced, Issam Charafeddine; interim chief of the General Security, Major General Elias Baysari; and Secretary General of the Higher Defense Council, Major General Mohammad Mostafa.

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quot;The meeting focused on the new wave of Syrians#39; displacement than has begun three weeks ago and that constitutes a dangerous phenomenon since the displaced are entering (Lebanon) via illegitimate crossing points,quot; said Minister Charafeddine.

quot;We discussed a mechanism to deter this displacement in a well-thought manner,quot; he added, stressing the necessity of border control and coordination with the competent authorities in Syria.

He also said that sanctions are being mulled over.

quot;We agreed to contact Syria at the highest level. And since this is a security issue, Major General Baysari will be holding these contacts,quot; he said.

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Separately, Mikati met with Lebanon#39;s Ambassador to Russia Chawki Nassar.

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