Syria, Qatar, Bahrain express support for Lebanon ceasefire

Syria, Bahrain and Qatar have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing support for efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region.

The Syrian Arab Republic said it viewed the ceasefire as an important development intended to prevent further escalation, Caliber.Az reports.

The Syrian Foreign Ministry underlined its support for efforts to preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and expressed readiness to contribute to strengthening stability in Lebanon and the wider region.

بيان صادر عن وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين في الجمهورية العربية السورية pic.twitter.com/8sBCKkUGe0

— وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين السورية (@syrianmofaex) April 16, 2026

Bahrain also welcomed the announcement by the US president of an agreement to halt hostilities between Lebanon and Israel.

مملكة البحرين ترحب بإعلان الرئيس الأمريكي التوصل إلى وقف إطلاق النار بين لبنان وإسرائيلhttps://t.co/B9JJuZrIOo

— وكالة أنباء البحرين (@bna_ar) April 16, 2026

Qatar, meanwhile, described the ceasefire as “a first step towards de-escalation”, stressing the need for compliance with the agreement and further progress to prevent the conflict from widening. Doha also expressed appreciation for US efforts, including the role of President Donald Trump, which it said had contributed to the deal.

بيان | قطر ترحّب بإعلان وقف إطلاق النار في لبنان

الدوحة | 16 أبريل 2026

ترحّب دولة قطر بإعلان وقف إطلاق النار في الجمهورية اللبنانية الشقيقة، وتعدّه خطوة أولية نحو خفض التصعيد، وتؤكد ضرورة الالتزام به والبناء عليه بشكل عاجل لتثبيت التهدئة ومنع اتساع رقعة التوتر في المنطقة.… pic.twitter.com/e1RkkZn7jh

— الخارجية القطرية (@MofaQatar_AR) April 16, 2026

A 10-day ceasefire has entered into force in Lebanon, the report added.

By Aghakazim Guliyev