Morocco has officially reopened its embassy in Damascus, concluding a thirteen-year closure that began in 2012 at the height of the Syrian civil war.
The decision to reopen the Moroccan embassy in Syria, first announced by King Mohammed VI at the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad on May 17, stems from a desire to revive bilateral relations. The sovereign emphasized that this move aims to “open broader perspectives in the historical relations between our two countries and our two peoples.”
According to Moroccan authorities, the reopening is part of a broader process of renovating and relocating Moroccan diplomatic services to new premises.
The Syrian conflict, which began with a popular uprising in 2011, profoundly disrupted the country and led to the fall of former President Bashar Al-Assad last year, ending five decades of authoritarian rule. In a letter addressed to interim Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, King Mohammed VI reiterated Morocco’s support for the Syrian people in their pursuit of freedom, security, and stability, while affirming respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani welcomed the resumption of diplomatic relations, expressing his country’s gratitude to Morocco.
This reopening marks an important step in the normalization of relations between Rabat and Damascus, positioning Morocco among the Arab countries that support Syria’s gradual reintegration into the regional diplomatic landscape.
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