The Saudi television channel "Al-Hadath" reported from a diplomatic source that the meeting in Paris between Syrian Foreign Minister Hassan al-Shibani and Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer "did not yield final agreements." The source added that the Syrian delegation emphasized during the meeting that as-Suwayda is an integral part of the state and rejected the establishment of parallel entities and partition plans. It was also reported that the delegations agreed to hold additional meetings "in the near future" and continue discussing steps to maintain stability in southern Syria.