DAMASCUS: Syria's foreign minister met with an Israeli delegation in Paris to discuss de-escalation and the situation in Druze-majority Sweida province following deadly sectarian violence last month.

The meeting on Tuesday included Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, and Syria's intelligence chief.

Discussions centered on 'de-escalation and non-interference in Syria's internal affairs,' as well as monitoring the ceasefire in Sweida announced by the United States last month.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a unified Syrian territory and rejected any projects aiming to divide it.

The week-long violence in July began with clashes between Druze fighters and Sunni Bedouin, escalating further with government forces and Israeli strikes involved.

Israel has stated that its actions were to defend the Druze minority as well as enforce demands for southern Syria's demilitarization.

The talks are part of US-mediated diplomatic efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability in Syria while preserving its unity.

Discussions also addressed reactivating the 1974 disengagement agreement, establishing a stable environment, and providing humanitarian assistance to Sweida and the Bedouin.

A previous meeting between Shaibani and Dermer took place in Paris last month, with additional diplomatic meetings held in Baku.

The US envoy for Syria, Thomas Barrack, recently met with Israeli Druze spiritual leader Mowafaq Tarif to discuss Sweida and de-escalate tensions.