Qatar Plans to Reopen Its Embassy in Syria
Qatar is set to re-open its embassy in Syria, which has been closed since July 2011 due to the government's crackdowns on protesters. Read Full Article at RT.com for the full details.
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The mission in Damascus has been closed since July 2011.
A Qatari diplomatic team has arrived in Damascus “to complete the necessary procedures” for the reopening of its embassy, as stated by the Gulf nation's foreign ministry on Sunday.
The embassy's operations were suspended when Qatar’s then-Ambassador to Syria, Zayed al-Khayarine, left Damascus in July 2011. This decision came in response to strong criticism from Syrian authorities regarding the coverage by Qatar’s state-backed media outlet Al-Jazeera of protests against the Assad government that began in March 2011.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari noted that “during its meetings with the ‘transitional government’ in Syria, the delegation reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s full commitment to supporting the Syrian people in achieving their aspirations for security, peace, development, and prosperity following the success of their revolution.”
The delegation also held discussions with Syrian authorities about enhancing the flow of Qatari humanitarian aid and addressing “the needs of the Syrian brothers during this important phase.”
The Syrian conflict erupted in 2011 amidst a wave of protests and uprisings during the Arab Spring, which affected many countries in the Middle East and North Africa. While Western nations, Türkiye, Israel, and several Gulf states expressed support for anti-Assad forces, Russia and Iran sided with the government in Damascus. A truce facilitated by Moscow and Ankara in 2020 brought an end to large-scale fighting for nearly four years.
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A Qatari diplomatic team has arrived in Damascus “to complete the necessary procedures” for the reopening of its embassy, as stated by the Gulf nation's foreign ministry on Sunday.
The embassy's operations were suspended when Qatar’s then-Ambassador to Syria, Zayed al-Khayarine, left Damascus in July 2011. This decision came in response to strong criticism from Syrian authorities regarding the coverage by Qatar’s state-backed media outlet Al-Jazeera of protests against the Assad government that began in March 2011.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari noted that “during its meetings with the ‘transitional government’ in Syria, the delegation reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s full commitment to supporting the Syrian people in achieving their aspirations for security, peace, development, and prosperity following the success of their revolution.”
The delegation also held discussions with Syrian authorities about enhancing the flow of Qatari humanitarian aid and addressing “the needs of the Syrian brothers during this important phase.”
The Syrian conflict erupted in 2011 amidst a wave of protests and uprisings during the Arab Spring, which affected many countries in the Middle East and North Africa. While Western nations, Türkiye, Israel, and several Gulf states expressed support for anti-Assad forces, Russia and Iran sided with the government in Damascus. A truce facilitated by Moscow and Ankara in 2020 brought an end to large-scale fighting for nearly four years.
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
