Arab League hails Syria-Lebanon accord

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CAIRO (AFP) — The 22-member Arab League on Friday hailed the decision by Syria and Lebanon to establish diplomatic relations as an important historical step.

"This agreement, which puts Syrian-Lebanese relations back on track... is an important historical step," league chief Amr Mussa said in a statement.

Demarcating their common frontier and examining the fate of hundreds of people missing since the 1975-1990 Lebanese civil war "are positive steps aimed at strengthening relations in the interests of both countries," he said.

On Wednesday, during a visit to Syria by Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Beirut and Damascus said they would establish diplomatic relations and exchange ambassadors for the first time.

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