Syria–Tunisia relations
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Syria–Tunisia relations refers to the
History of relations
Revolutions and war (2010–2018)
The 11th session of the Tunisian-Syrian High Joint Committee met in Tunis in May 2010. The two countries share experience and information on such issues as housing, shipping, and tourism.[7] On 12 July 2010, Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali held a talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Carthage Palace, Tunis.[8]
The
In February 2012, new Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Syria due to “increased civilian deaths at the hands of government forces”, according to a statement issued by the Tunisian Presidency.[12]
In July 2015, after
In 2016, the former Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui also indicated that “the level of diplomatic relations with Syria is not at the ambassadorial level, but rather at the consular level.[16]
Reaprochement (2018–present)
In late 2018,
Following the
The two presidents discussed bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and bilateral cooperation in various fields.In May 2023, the Tunisian embassy in Damascus was reopened with new ambassador, Abdul Hadi Muhammad Al-Mahdhabi.[22] On 2 October 2023, Muhammed Muhammed was sworn in as the new Syrian Ambassador in Tunis.[23] On 11 January 2024, Ambassador Muhammed Muhammed presented his credentials to Tunisian President Kais Saied as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Syrian Arab Republic to the Republic of Tunisia.[24]
Partner cities
The following is a list of twinning agreements between the cities of Tunisia and Syria:
See also
- Foreign relations of Syria
- Foreign relations of Tunisia
- List of diplomatic missions in Syria
- List of diplomatic missions in Tunisia
References
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- ^ "Tunisia-Syria boost bilateral co-operation" www.tunisiaonlinenews.com - May 14, 2010.
- ^ "Tunisia: A year on from the Jasmine Revolution".
- ^ El-Katiri, Mohammed. THE QUEST FOR MILITARY COOPERATION IN NORTH AFRICA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES. Strategic Studies Institute, US Army War College, 2016. PG xi.
- ^ "Moncef Marzouki appelle à l'attachement au caractère pacifique de la révolution syrienne". Agence Tunis Afrique Presse. 16 December 2011. Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
- ^ "Syrian National Council Holds First Congress in Tunis". Tunisia Live. 16 November 2011. Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
- ^ Damien McElroy "Britain under pressure to withdraw diplomatic recognition of Syria" Daily Telegraph 5 Feb 2012
- ^ "A thaw in Tunisian–Syrian relations".
- ^ "Cutting relations with Syria wasn't right procedure, Tunisian FM". Syrian Arab News Agency. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ "Al-Jaafari: Some countries want to reopen communication channels with Syria".
- ^ a b "Qatar will not normalise relations with Syria: Foreign Minister - Qatar News". Al Jazeera. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Tunisia's new president sworn in after surprise election win". France24. 23 October 2019.
- ^ "Tunisian president decides to strengthen diplomatic ties with Syria". Reuters. 9 February 2023.
- ^ "Syria, Tunisia Reestablish Diplomatic Relations". VOA News. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Syria, Tunisia move to restore their diplomatic relations". Reuters. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ "President al-Assad meets Tunisian President in Jeddah: We stand together against the obscurantist ideology". Syrian Arab News Agency. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ "Mikdad receives credentials of Tunisian Ambassador to Syria". Syrian Arab News Agency. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Before President al-Assad, Muhammed Muhammed takes his oath as Syrian Ambassador to Tunisia". SANA. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "السفير محمد يقدم للرئيس التونسي أوراق اعتماده سفيراً مفوضاً فوق العادة ومطلق الصلاحية" [Ambassador Mohamed presents the Tunisian President with his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary with absolute authority]. Al Watan online. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ [1] Archived 2019-05-25 at the Wayback Machine