DOHA, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- Qatar announced on Sunday that it will resume operations at its embassy in Syria, effective Tuesday, with Khalifa Abdullah Al Mahmoud Al Sharif appointed as the charge d'affaires.
In a statement, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that this move marks the restoration of diplomatic relations with Syria after a 13-year hiatus.
The ministry emphasized that the reopening of the embassy will enhance Qatar's ongoing humanitarian efforts, including its airlift of relief supplies to support the Syrian people during the transitional phase and address urgent humanitarian needs.
Qatar announced on Wednesday to reopen its embassy in Damascus, days after a militant coalition led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ousted former President Bashar al-Assad last week.
Qatar closed its embassy in Damascus in 2011 following the outbreak of anti-government protests in Syria. ■
