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Qatar to Reopen Embassy in Syria on December 17, Appointing Khalifa Abdullah Al Mahmoud Al-Sharif as Chargé d'affaires

Dec 15, 2024, 07:40 PM

Qatar is set to reopen its embassy in Syria for the first time since 2011, following a diplomatic delegation's arrival in Damascus. The Qatari Foreign Ministry announced that the embassy will resume operations on December 17, 2024. This decision comes after the delegation met with officials from Syria's transitional government, emphasizing Qatar's commitment to supporting the Syrian people. The reopening marks a significant shift in relations, as Qatar had previously distanced itself from the Assad regime amidst the civil conflict that began over a decade ago. The newly appointed Chargé d'affaires will be Khalifa Abdullah Al Mahmoud Al-Sharif, according to the ministry's statement.