Premier Fouad Saniora has said that it was not possible for Syrian troops to enter Lebanon despite a recent Syrian forces buildup on Lebanon's northern border.

Saniora also hinted after meeting President Michel Suleiman at the Baabda Palace that the cabinet would discuss the issue of Syrian deployment during its session on Friday.

"Some are speaking about Syrian military intervention in Lebanon ... this is not possible in my opinion," he said late Thursday.

The buildup has raised concerns of a possible Syrian incursion. Damascus says the troop deployment is aimed at preventing smuggling.

Asked about the establishment of diplomatic ties between Lebanon and Syria, Saniora said: "Syria still has to take some measures" after Lebanon took all necessary steps to set up relations.