Turkey Reopens Embassy in Syria: A New Era of Diplomacy

Turkey has reopened its embassy in Syria, marking the first such reopening since Bashar Assad's rule ended. This move signifies the restoration of diplomatic relations after ties were severed in 2012 due to insecurity from the Syrian civil war. Other nations are also normalizing relations.

Turkey has made a significant diplomatic move by reopening its embassy in Syria, becoming the first country to do so following the end of Bashar Assad's regime last weekend. The Turkish government played a crucial role in supporting the Syrian insurgents who succeeded in overthrowing Assad.

This reopening is a historic moment, as the Turkish flag now flies once again above the embassy compound in Damascus. Diplomatic operations had been suspended for 12 years amid the unrest of the Syrian civil war.

While various countries maintained or restored diplomatic ties with Assad's government throughout the 13-year conflict, Turkey's decision highlights a gradual shift towards normalizing relations in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)