The Syrian Embassy in Lebanon on Tuesday denied news claiming it is interfering in the upcoming Lebanese parliamentary elections.

"Some sides persist in promoting allegations about political and security interference by the Syrian Embassy in the forthcoming polls. It is no surprise that these sides carry on with their illusions and erroneous bets and with their attempts to twist the truth and fabricate enemies," a statement by the Embassy read.

"The Embassy reiterates its respect for the sovereignty of Lebanon, and it stresses that it does not intervene in its domestic affairs. It also stressed the fraternal bilateral relations," the statement added.

"We hope that the elections constitute a chance for Lebanon and the Lebanese to head towards a future filled with security, stability, growth and development," it concluded.