Syrian consul arrives in Riyadh ahead of embassy opening
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – A Syrian government source stated to North Press on Saturday that Syrian Consul, Ihsan Raman, arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, yesterday and visited the Syrian Embassy in the city.
The source reported, citing diplomatic sources, that Damascus will appoint Assistant Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Ayman Sousan, as its ambassador to Saudi Arabia, amid preparations for the official opening of the Syrian Embassy in Riyadh.
The source added that Ruman was appointed as a Syrian Consul in Saudi Arabia during the meeting of the Syrian Council last week.
This would restore diplomatic relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia, which have been severed since the outbreak of the Syrian war in early 2011.
Saudi Arabia played a significant role in Syria rejoining the Arab League during the recent summit hosted by Riyadh in late May.
The Syrian consul expressed his happiness at assuming his duties upon his arrival at the embassy, according to the source. The diplomat emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between both countries, noting that this step would contribute to enhancing cooperation in various areas between the two countries.