Syria plans to reopen Embassy in Mogadishu

The Syrian government is considering reopening its embassy in Mogadishu, which has remained closed since 1991 following the collapse of Somalia’s central government.

Somalia’s Ambassador to Syria, Abib Muse Farah, held talks in Damascus with Mohammed Taha Al-Ahmad, an adviser on Arab affairs at Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.

The discussions focused on reopening Syria’s embassy in Mogadishu to facilitate diplomatic relations and movement between the two countries.

Ambassador Farah said the Somali government would provide the necessary assistance if Syria moves forward with plans to reopen its diplomatic mission in Somalia.

The two officials also discussed issues affecting Somali and Syrian refugees living in both countries, including ways to facilitate their travel.

The reopening of the Syrian embassy would mark a step towards restoring diplomatic engagement between the two countries after more than three decades of closure.

Somalia has made notable progress in improving its security situation in recent years, with government forces intensifying operations against militant groups and strengthening security institutions.

These developments could help create a more favourable environment for the return of foreign diplomatic missions to Mogadishu.

Mustaqbal