Bangladesh, Aug. 2 -- The Middle East is witnessing another significant diplomatic realignment as Lebanon and Turkiye move to strengthen a relationship that, until recently, had remained cordial but underdeveloped. The back-to-back visits of Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun to Ankara during July have signaled a new chapter in bilateral relations-one that extends beyond symbolic diplomacy into the realms of security, economic recovery, regional stability, and strategic cooperation.

The timing of the two visits is particularly noteworthy. Coming within weeks of each other, they reflect a coordinated effort by Lebanon's highest political leadership to redefine the country's foreign policy priorities at a time wh...