In a significant diplomatic gesture, King Mohammed VI of Morocco announced on Saturday 17 May 2025 the reopening of the Moroccan embassy in Damascus, more than a decade after it was closed in 2012 amid the Syrian civil war.
The decision was conveyed in the King’s speech to the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad, where he described the move as a reaffirmation of Morocco’s steadfast support for Syria’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, and a gesture of solidarity with “the aspirations of the Syrian people for freedom, security, and stability.
This initiative reflects Morocco’s commitment to supporting the Syrian political process and to opening new horizons for strengthening historic bilateral ties between Rabat and Damascus, the King stated. He emphasized that the renewed diplomatic engagement would serve the mutual interests of both nations and reinforces Arab solidarity at a time of regional upheaval.
Morocco’s decision comes amid broader calls across the Arab world for reintegrating Syria into regional diplomacy and rebuilding fractured relations after years of conflict and isolation.
As a reaction, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani conveyed his country’s thanks and gratitude for the King Mohammed VI’s decision to reopen the Moroccan embassy in Damascus.
In a press statement following his talks with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita, Syria’s top diplomat hailed the relations between both countries as “very good.”
“We thank His Majesty the King and the Moroccan government for their interest in enhancing these ties, which we aspire to elevate to a distinguished level, particularly in the areas of economics and investment within the Arab world.”