Syria, Kuwait Agree to Exchange Ambassadors, Form Business Council

Syria and Kuwait have agreed to normalize diplomatic ties by exchanging ambassadors and establishing a high-level joint coordination committee. The move, announced Monday, signals a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

During Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's visit to Kuwait, he met with his counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. They agreed to boost economic and investment ties, a key focus of the new committee which will be co-chaired by the foreign ministers. This committee will oversee joint efforts to advance cooperation across various sectors, including discussions between chambers of commerce and business councils.

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The new committee will be co-chaired by the two foreign ministers and oversee joint committees aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

Al-Shaibani also met with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Their discussions centered on enhancing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The regional landscape and efforts to promote security and stability were also key topics. The visit follows a previous official trip by President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Kuwait on June 1, 2025, indicating a sustained effort to improve ties.

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They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.