Forget what the media highlighted, that "Syria would support ongoing efforts by the Arab League to break Beirut's presidential deadlock". In response to a question on when Damascus will exchange diplomatic representation with Lebanon, he said:

"I promise this will take place when the current crisis is resolved, a president is elected and a national unity government is formed reflecting the representation of blocs in parliament, and adopting (the government) a policy that will serve the interests of the Lebanese people by establishing distinguished relations with Syria. Then, there won't be anything preventing the exchange of diplomatic representation between Syria and Lebanon."

It's very rich of Mouallem to link recognition of Lebanese sovereignty to the resolution of a crisis his masters started. This statement is further proof that as far as the Assad regime is concerned, Lebanon can only exist as province of Syria. Every sane individual on this earth knows that the parliament has been closed on orders from the Assad regime, that the election of the president is being obstructed by Syria's allies, and that a Lebanese government can only be allowed to function if Syria has veto power and control over its foreign policy.

What's even more ridiculous is Mouallem's statement that if Damascus doesn't have diplomatic representation in Lebanon, "this doesn't mean otherwise", meaning Lebanon opening an embassy in Syria. The truth of the matter is that Damascus does not need an ambassador in Lebanon to represent its interests. There's a whole group of politicians, militias, and terrorists acting on behalf of the Assad gang. As for Lebanon sending an ambassador, well, perhaps Mouallem should check his calendar. On January 28th, Fairuz, Lebanon's "ambassador to the stars", will give him and his masters the recognition they seek but don't deserve.