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On Saturday, Türkiye raised its flag at its embassy in Damascus, Syria, marking the resumption of diplomatic activities after a hiatus of 12 years.
The embassy halted operations in 2012 due to escalating tensions and the ongoing conflict in Syria. The flag-raising ceremony follows significant developments in Syria, particularly the fall of the Baath regime in early December 2024.
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This marks a major shift in Türkiye's diplomatic relations with Syria, as Türkiye now officially re-engages after years of limited interaction. The embassy’s reopening signals a new chapter in Türkiye-Syria relations, which had been severed amid the Syrian civil war.
Türkiye's decision to resume diplomatic operations could have broader regional implications, particularly regarding Türkiye's stance on Syria’s political future and its involvement in the ongoing reconstruction and stabilization efforts.
The reopening of the Turkish embassy is a significant step toward restoring diplomatic ties and increasing Türkiye's involvement in Syria’s post-conflict recovery and political reconciliation. This move comes as Syria begins to emerge from over a decade of conflict and foreign intervention
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