{"id":140945,"date":"2026-09-01T06:24:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T06:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=140945"},"modified":"2026-09-01T06:24:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T06:24:43","slug":"denmark-reopens-syria-embassy-pledges-76-million-for-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/140945\/","title":{"rendered":"Denmark reopens Syria embassy, pledges $76 million for recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> Denmark on Monday reopened its embassy in Damascus after 14 years of closure, pledging $76 million for Syria\u2019s early recovery, stabilization and refugee return efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Danish Foreign Minister Lars L\u00f8kke Rasmussen reopened the embassy in the presence of Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad al-Shaibani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking after the reopening ceremony, Rasmussen said Denmark had provided Syrians with a safe haven during the years of war, with many learning Danish and contributing to the Danish economy before returning to Syria with skills and experience to support its reconstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are committed to continue our support for Syria,\u201d Rasmussen said, adding that Denmark had allocated an additional $76 million this year for early recovery, stabilization and refugee return efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Shaibani described the reopening as a new chapter in Syrian-Danish relations and said it could encourage other European countries to increase their engagement and investment in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He described the return of Denmark\u2019s diplomatic mission as an important step in Syria\u2019s return to the international stage and said the reopening reflected growing diplomatic engagement with European partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the reopening, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa received Rasmussen and his delegation at the People\u2019s Palace in Damascus. The meeting discussed strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in recovery and reconstruction to support stability in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Ster Youssef<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Denmark on Monday reopened its embassy in Damascus after 14 years of closure, pledging $76 million for Syria\u2019s early recovery, stabilization and refugee return efforts. Danish Foreign Minister Lars L\u00f8kke Rasmussen reopened the embassy in the presence of Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad al-Shaibani. 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