Syria Reopens Embassy in London After More than a Decade

After 14 Years, Syria Reopens Embassy in London

Syria has reopened its London embassy, marking another major step in its diplomatic reintegration since the fall of former leader Barshar al-Assad last year.  Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani presided over a ceremony at the central London embassy on Thursday, November 14th, raising the national flag and, according to the Syrian foreign ministry signalling the resumption of its activity after a 14-year closure. Photos shared by al-Shaibani sho…

Syria reopens embassy in London after more than a decade

Syria’s foreign minister has reopened the country’s embassy in London after more than a decade. The move on Thursday marks another step in Syria's reintegration into the international community following the ouster of former President Bashar Assad.

Syrian embassy reopens in London after more than a decade

Syrian flag raised again in London as embassy reopens after more than a decade, signaling a cautious renewal of diplomatic activity between London and Damascus.

’We have the keys back’: Syrian flag raised at London embassy

The Syrian flag was raised at the embassy in London on Thursday by the country's top diplomat, in an important step toward the full reopening of the diplomatic mission and a sign that the UK was beginning to slowly warm to interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Hundreds of Syrians surrounded the convoy of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani as he made his way through the doors of the embassy, something described by one spectator as "the people…

Syrian foreign minister kicks off London visit with flag-raising at reopened embassy

al-Shaibani attended a symbolic flag-raising ceremony at the Syrian Embassy in London, in the presence of a large number of Syrian expatriates. It is the first time the Syrian flag has flown above the building since 2011