Saudi Arabia reopens embassy in Syria after 12 years

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reopened its embassy in Syria’s capital, Damascus, following a 12-year closure due to the Syrian civil war.

The announcement was made by the Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Syria, Abdullah



Al-Harees, during the opening ceremony at the embassy headquarters in Damascus.

Al Harees said that the reopening of the embassy in Damascus is a significant moment in the history of relations between the two countries and peoples, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.