Syria reopens embassy in Libya after diplomatic talks

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem and Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh announced a new cooperation framework at a joint press conference in Tripoli on Tuesday. The two officials agreed to establish a joint committee to coordinate diplomatic, economic and humanitarian initiatives, and to reopen their respective embassies in each other’s capitals, a move that had been stalled by the ongoing political fragmentation in both countries.

The agreement follows months of diplomatic outreach aimed at normalizing ties between the Syrian government and the internationally recognized Libyan authority. The committee will focus on trade facilitation, security cooperation, and the repatriation of refugees and displaced persons. Both leaders emphasized that the reopening of embassies would signal a broader commitment to regional stability and provide a platform for further engagement with other Arab states.

The decision is expected to improve bilateral relations and create new avenues for collaboration on regional security issues. Analysts note that the move could also strengthen the position of both governments in the broader Middle Eastern diplomatic landscape, potentially paving the way for renewed dialogue with other key actors in the region.