Syrian foreign minister arrives in Tripoli to reopen embassy
16:45, 30/08/2026, Sunday
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Asaad al-Shaibani touched down in the Libyan capital on Sunday to formally reopen Syria's diplomatic mission and hold talks with officials from the Tripoli-based government, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations following the fall of the Assad regime, according to the SANA news agency.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani arrived in Tripoli on Sunday to reopen his country's embassy and hold talks with Libyan officials. Acting Foreign Minister Taher al-Baour of the Tripoli-based government welcomed Shaibani upon arrival, the official SANA news agency reported. No further details regarding the meeting agenda were immediately disclosed.
Diplomatic push
The visit marks a step in normalizing relations between Damascus and Tripoli following the recent political transition in Syria.
Shaibani has prioritized re-establishing diplomatic channels with Arab states since taking office in the new administration.
Political landscape
Libya remains divided between the Tripoli administration and a rival government in the east led by Khalifa Haftar.
Syria's engagement with Tripoli reflects the new government's strategy of consolidating ties with internationally recognized institutions across North Africa.
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