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Qatar Delegation Arrives December 15 to Reopen Embassy in Syria for First Time Since 2011

Dec 15, 2024, 05:28 PM

A Qatari delegation has arrived in Damascus to facilitate the reopening of Qatar's embassy in Syria, marking the first time the embassy will reopen since 2011. The Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed the delegation's arrival, stating that it is part of the preparations necessary for the embassy's reopening. This diplomatic move indicates a significant shift in Qatar's relations with Syria, which have been strained since the onset of the Syrian civil war. The delegation's visit is scheduled to take place on December 15, 2024, and follows prior announcements regarding the intention to re-establish diplomatic presence in Syria.