Azerbaijan Reopens Embassy in Syria

Azerbaijan’s Embassy has resumed operations in the Syrian capital Damascus following a 13-year hiatus.

The embassy’s chargé d'affaires has already been seconded to Damascus and commenced its activities, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement, The Caspian Post reports.

Azerbaijan supports the establishment of lasting peace and stability in Syria, based on the principles of international law.

During this pivotal period, when the friendly and partnership relations between Azerbaijan and Syria have elevated to a qualitatively new level, and the new opportunities have emerged for the development of partnership in political, economic, cultural and other domains, the embassy will collaborate closely with the Syrian transitional government and support the development of the bilateral relations.