Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea said he favors the establishment of "serious" diplomatic ties between Lebanon and Syria "as two independent states."
Geagea, in remarks published by the daily An Nahar on Monday, also expressed hope that Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem "will bring with him Lebanese detainees in Syrian jails."
He said putting an end to the painful 30-year-old history between the two neighboring countries would only be achieved if Syria "apologizes" to the Lebanese and "recognizes its mistake."