Damascus,(SANA)- President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday issued Decree No.358 for the year 2008 stipulating the establishment of diplomatic relations between Syria and Lebanon. Following is the text of the decree: Article (1) : Diplomatic relations are established between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Lebanese Republic. Article (2): A diplomatic mission of embassy level is created in the capital of the Lebanese Republic. Article (3): The Lebanese capital ,Beirut, is classified in the 8th category of the Decree No. 78 dated 28.2.2006. Article: (4): This decree is to be enforced upon publishing. The decree came as translation of the agreement between President Bashar al-Assad and Lebanese President , Michel Suleiman ,at their summit which was held last Aug.13th , on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Syria and Lebanon on the ambassadorial level in conformity with UN.Charter , and international law. The two sides stressed in the final statement their commitment to consolidate the Syrian-Lebanese ties which are based on reciprocal respect of sovereignty and independence of each country. A. N.Idelbi