Syria reopens embassies in Damascus and Tripoli after 14-year closures

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Syria is rapidly restoring diplomatic ties with the international community following the overthrow of the Assad regime in December 2024. Denmark has officially reopened its embassy in Damascus after a 14-year closure. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen attended the ceremony alongside Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. To support the country's recovery, Denmark announced an additional $76 million in aid for stabilization and refugee return efforts. Additionally, the two nations plan to launch direct flights between Copenhagen and Damascus starting September 21.

Simultaneously, Syria has reopened its embassy in Tripoli, Libya, after 14 years. During a visit to Tripoli, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah to discuss bilateral cooperation. The two sides agreed to reactivate the Libyan-Syrian Joint Higher Committee and discussed expanding cooperation in security, trade, and energy. They also reached an agreement to open a Syrian consulate in Benghazi to better serve the Syrian community in Libya.

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Abdul Hamid Dbeibah · Abdulhamid Dbeibah · Asaad al-Shaibani · Asaad al-Shibani · Denmark · Denmark · Lars Lokke Rasmussen · Lars Løkke Rasmussen · Libya · Syria · Taher Al-Baour

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[● 4 SOURCES] Spain and Germany have also reopened their embassies in Damascus. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The United Kingdom restored diplomatic relations with Syria in July 2025. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
[DISPUTED] Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Saibani stated that the move marks a new chapter in bilateral relations. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · alkuwaitnews.net · +2 more
[DISPUTED] Syrian President Ahmed al-Sara and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to appoint ambassadors to each other's countries. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.newarab.com
[● 14 SOURCES] Denmark has reopened its embassy in Damascus after a 14-year suspension. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · alkuwaitnews.net · +9 more
[DISPUTED] The Bashar al-Assad government was overthrown in December 2024. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · see.mv · +2 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The reopening ceremony was attended by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Saibani. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · alkuwaitnews.net · +5 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Denmark allocated an additional $76 million for early recovery, stability, and refugee return efforts in Syria. alkuwaitnews.net · dailytimes.com.pk · www.syrianow.net · news.az
[● 2 SOURCES] Denmark and Syria announced plans to launch direct flights between Copenhagen and Damascus starting September 21. dailytimes.com.pk · news.az
[● 13 SOURCES] Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani attended the reopening ceremony. alkuwaitnews.net · www.newarab.com · dailytimes.com.pk · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · +8 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The Bashar al-Assad regime was overthrown in December 2024. alresalah.news · see.mv · www.newarab.com · www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Syria and Libya agreed to open a Syrian consulate in Benghazi. www.europesays.com