Syria and South Korea sign an agreement to establish diplomatic relations and exchange embassies.

In a historical diplomatic move, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the signing of an official agreement with South Korea to establish full diplomatic relations between the two countries, including the exchange of embassies and mutual cooperation on various political and diplomatic levels.

The announcement came after the Syrian Foreign Minister, Mr. Assad al-Shaaban, received his South Korean counterpart, Mr. Cho Tae-yul, in the capital Damascus, in an official visit considered the first of its kind, marking the beginning of a new phase of enhancing bilateral relations between Syria and South Korea.

Agreement to develop relations and build bridges of friendship

The agreement includes strengthening friendship and cooperation between the two peoples, working on expanding diplomatic representation, including opening embassies and exchanging official missions between the two countries. Both sides emphasized the importance of mutual respect for sovereignty, non-interference in the internal affairs of states, and adherence to the principles of peace and international coexistence.

A new diplomatic initiative in Syrian foreign policy

Both parties stated that the agreement is part of a shared vision to build relations based on political and diplomatic cooperation, committing to support stability in the region and enhance dialogue between peoples, serving the interests of both countries in the present and future.

A step in the efforts to restore Syria's regional and international role

This step is part of the efforts of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at restoring Syria's role on the international stage, and enhancing Syria's diplomatic presence after years of political isolation imposed by the policies of the previous regime.