BEIRUT, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- A Lebanese ministerial delegation on Wednesday arrived in Damascus to discuss with Syrian officials more possible assistance for earthquake-stricken Syria, the National News Agency reported.
The multi-partisan delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who according to Elnashra news website expressed gratitude to Lebanon for the aid. The delegation also met with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad.
On Tuesday, a Lebanese delegation of the Lebanese Red Cross, Beirut Fire Brigade, Civil Defense, Disaster Management units and the Lebanese army travelled to Syria to assist the country in post-quake rescue work.
Meanwhile, Lebanese Public Works and Transport Minister Ali Hamieh said Lebanon has opened air space and maritime facilities to enable shipping companies to transport humanitarian aid to Syria.
The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquakes in southern Türkiye and northern Syria has surpassed 11,000.
