Damascus: The Syrian Foreign Ministry has denied reports suggesting that Syria has signed an anticipated security agreement with Israel. This denial comes amidst circulating claims that such an agreement was set to be finalized on September 25.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Coordination and Communication Office of the Media Department of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that any information regarding the signing of a security agreement between Syria and Israel is categorically “denied.”

Earlier reports from Independent Arabia cited “Syrian sources” indicating that Syria and Israel were poised to sign a security agreement under the auspices of the United States. The reports suggested that the agreement would focus on enhancing regional stability.

Last Tuesday, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) disclosed that Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Sheibani had met with an Israeli delegation in Paris. This meeting, sponsored by the United States, aimed to discuss issues related to de-escalation and regional stability.

SANA reported that discussions in Paris centered on ending foreign interference in Syria’s affairs, improving stability in southern Syria, monitoring the ceasefire in As-Sweida Governorate, and reactivating the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. This agreement called for a cessation of hostilities between Syria and Israel, overseen by a UN force in the demilitarized zone.

The Paris meeting followed a similar event in late July, where Al-Sheibani and Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer convened. Diplomatic sources have also reported additional direct meetings between Syrian and Israeli representatives in Baku, Azerbaijan.