The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Syria (Arabic: سفارة دولة فلسطين لدى سوريا) is the diplomatic mission of Palestine in Syria. It is located in Murshid Khater St. in Damascus.[1]
| Embassy of the State of Palestine in Syria سفارة دولة فلسطين لدى سوريا | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Damascus |
| Address | Murshid Khater Street |
| Ambassador | Samir al-Rifai |
This mission was originally an office of the Palestine Liberation Organization. In July 2011, Syria officially announced to recognize establishment of the State of Palestine with 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, and added the PLO office would be upgraded to the embassy of a sovereign state.[2]
List of ambassadors
edit| No. | Name | Name in Arabic | Appointment | Dismissal | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahmoud Al-Khalidi | محمود الخالدي | 1969 | 2021 | Died in office[3] |
| 2 | Samir al-Rifai | سمير الرفاعي | 2021 | incumbent | [4] |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Embassy of the State of Palestine in Syria". Ministry of foreign affairs of State of Palestine. Archived from the original on 29 August 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ 'Syria officially recognizes Palestinian state' - The Jerusalem Post
- ^ Palestinian Ambassador to Damascus Mahmoud Al-Khalidi Dies due to COVID-19 | Sada Elbalad
- ^ Mekdad Receives Credentials of New Palestine Ambassador - The Syrian Observer
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