Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Saturday expressed his country’s deep appreciation for His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s decision to reopen the Moroccan Embassy in Damascus, describing the move as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties.
Speaking after a high-level meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, al-Shaibani hailed the relationship between Syria and Morocco as “very good,” emphasizing Damascus’s desire to elevate cooperation, particularly in economic and investment domains within the Arab region.
“We thank His Majesty the King and the Moroccan government for their interest in enhancing these ties, which we aspire to elevate to a distinguished level,” al-Shaibani said during a press statement.
The reopening of Morocco’s embassy in Damascus, which had been closed since 2012 due to the Syrian conflict, was officially announced by King Mohammed VI during his address at the 34th Arab Summit held in Baghdad. The King stated that the decision aims to revitalize the historic and cultural bonds between the two nations and to contribute to regional unity and cooperation.
In his summit address, King Mohammed VI reaffirmed Morocco’s principled stance on Syria, referencing a previous letter to President Ahmed Al-Sharaa that underscored Morocco’s continued support for the Syrian people in their pursuit of freedom, security, and stability. The King emphasized the importance of preserving Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid ongoing challenges.
To implement the royal directive, Foreign Minister Bourita announced that a Moroccan technical delegation will travel to Damascus next week to assess logistical and administrative preparations for the embassy’s reopening. The new diplomatic mission is expected to facilitate enhanced communication and cooperation between the two countries across various sectors.
In a reciprocal gesture, al-Shaibani revealed that Syria will also send a technical team to Rabat to begin preparations for reopening the Syrian Embassy in Morocco, further signaling a mutual commitment to restoring full diplomatic relations.
The announcement marks a notable thaw in relations and is seen as part of a broader trend of Arab normalization with Syria following years of regional estrangement.
