Cairo - Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Seniora denied on Thursday any Egyptian mediation to resume negotiations between Lebanon and Israel on the lines of Turkey's role in Syrian-Israeli talks.

Seniora, who was speaking at a joint press conference with Arab League Secretary General Amr Mussa in Cairo, said that "no such thing is taking place."

Turkey has been brokering indirect talks between Syria and Israel since May, after a seven-year freeze in the Israeli-Syrian peace process, while Egypt meanwhile has been mediating reconciliation talks between Palestinian factions, mainly the rival groups Hamas and Fatah.

Stressing the importance of the relations between Damascus and Beirut, Seniora said it is based on mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs.

"We will not interfere in internal Syrian affairs; we will also not allow Syria to interfere in our affairs.

"There are still many problems that must be settled between the two countries, including the demarcation of the border," Seniora added.

On October 15, Beirut and Damascus signed an accord to establish diplomatic ties and consolidate their relationship through mutual respect for their sovereignty and independence.

Syria ended its military presence in Lebanon following the assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri in 2005.

When asked about the situation inside Lebanon, Seniora said his country had "learnt from the past," stressing that the Lebanese government was serious about continuing the reconciliation dialogue being conducted by the presidency and the various political forces.

The premier added that Lebanese President Michel Suleiman will invite different forces for the second round of reconciliation talks next Wednesday.

Seniora said the region is passing through a very "dangerous path," adding that the whole world was awaiting the coming events over the next few days, particularly the results of the US elections.

Mussa said his meeting with Seniora tackled various regional topics, focusing on the economic conditions and the impact of the global financial crisis on Arab economies. (dpa)