Damascus: Saudi Arabia’s embassy in the Syrian capital was reopened after 12 years.
According to Arab media, a dignified ceremony for the opening of the Saudi embassy was held in Damascus, the capital of Syria, in which a large number of Syrian government officials, diplomats and citizens participated.
It should be noted that last year there were several rounds of negotiations between the two countries for the restoration of diplomatic relations and it was agreed on the restoration of diplomatic relations.
After which, last year, Saudi Arabia appointed Muhammad Ayman Sousan as ambassador to Syria, while Syria has already opened its embassy in Saudi Arabia.
Diplomatic relations between the two countries were severed in 2012 due to the civil war that broke out in Syria.
Syria has turned its attention to restoring severed diplomatic ties after a long war it claims has eliminated Daesh from its country.
On the other hand, in Saudi Arabia, under the Vision 2030 of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the resolution of diplomatic disputes in the region has gained central status and negotiations are ongoing with all countries including Iran and Syria.
Diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria were also severed in 2008, which were restored the following year, but were severed again in 2012. When Saudi Arabia accused the President of Syria of using force against the opposition.
