Syrian foreign minister calls for Kuwait's embassy in Damascus to reopen

31/12/2024 13:49

Syria's newly appointed foreign minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, on Monday urged Kuwait to reopen its embassy in Damascus and resume relations with Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad.



His call came during a visit to the Syrian capital by Kuwaiti foreign minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and other diplomats that signalled an openness to establish relations in the wake of the overthrow of Assad by rebel forces in early December.



The Kuwaiti foreign minister and Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwialso met Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa during their visit. Al-Yahya said they discussed regional developments and cooperation.



Speaking at a joint press conference, Syrian foreign minister Shibani said: "We call with all love and joy on brothers in Kuwait to open their embassy in Damascus and resume diplomatic relations very soon."



Al-Yahya called on the international community to reconsider sanctions imposed on Syria. He also said Kuwait's leadership also appealed for aid to be sent to Syria urgently.