Germany has reopening its embassy in Damascus after 13 years. Syrian media gave this information on Thursday. The embassy was opened during the visit of German Foreign Minister Analena Barebock.
The diplomatic mission was reopened in his second visit to Syria since the collapse of former President Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024. The German media, citing Barebock, said that less than 10 diplomats will be deployed in the re -opened embassy.
During his visit, Bayerbock held a high-level meeting with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sara, head of foreign affairs Asad al-Shabani and Syrian civil society.
Barebock also visited a heavy damaged Zobar area in Damascus, which is a district that pays the brunt of the country’s civil war. Germany closed its embassy in Damascus in 2012 when a fierce civil war started in the country.
Many other European countries like Italy and Spain have already reopened their embassies in the Syrian capital. The reopening of the diplomatic mission of Germany in Syria A shows a significant change in Syria A after President Al-Assad was overthrown by his newly appointed successor Ahmed Al-Shra."Text-Align: justify;"> This rapid attack of the rebels ended the rule of more than five decades of the Assad family. At the same time, after three months, a platform was prepared for this diplomatic step.
Although the embassy opened at a time when the violence is very high, especially on the Syrian coast. It is a stronghold of Alavi minorities, from which Assad belongs to. There have been many casualties in clashes between loyal security forces and those who supported the old government. According to surveillance groups like Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, hundreds of citizens, mainly Alavi, have lost their lives in the ongoing struggle.
