Morocco Announces Reopening of Its Embassy in Damascus After 12 Years of Closure
His Majesty King Mohammed VI announced in a speech to the 34th Arab Summit, which opened its sessions today in Baghdad, Iraq, Morocco’s decision to reopen its embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus, after more than 12 years of closure since 2012.
His Majesty affirmed that “the Kingdom of Morocco reiterates its unwavering historical position, which we have previously expressed in our message to His Excellency President Ahmad al-Sharai, represented in supporting the steadfast Syrian people in their aspirations for freedom, security, and stability, while preserving Syria’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.”
On this occasion, His Majesty stated that “in embodiment of this position towards our brothers in Syria, and in support of this promising path, the Kingdom of Morocco has decided to reopen its embassy in Damascus, which was closed in 2012,” noting that this move will contribute to “opening broader horizons for the historical bilateral relations between our two countries and our two brotherly peoples.”
This Moroccan initiative comes within a broader Arab context that is witnessing gradual shifts in stances towards Damascus, reflecting a clear desire to move beyond the logic of isolation and seek realistic and sustainable solutions to regional crises through active and constructive engagement.
