Syrian embassy reopens in London after 13 years

The Syrian embassy in London has reopened after being closed for 13 years, marking a historic restoration of diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom. This event follows the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's government in December 2024, with the new leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa actively working to end Syria's international isolation. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani presided over the reopening ceremony, which was celebrated by hundreds of British-Syrians. For the community, the embassy's return signifies a new chapter, providing representation and essential consular services that were previously a source of fear.