Nicaragua–Syria relations were established on 14 February 1999. [1]
Nicaragua | Syria |
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Envoy | |
Ambassador Ramón Alberto Moncada Colindres (Non-resident) | Ambassador Bassam Sabbagh (Non-resident) |
Both countries have maintained a bilateral relationship that has evolved over the years, particularly influenced by political developments in both nations and their shared interests in various international forums. [2]
Nicaragua and Syria established diplomatic relations in 1999. Syria, under President Hafez al-Assad, supported leftist movements across Latin America, including the Sandinista government.
The relationship was characterized by mutual support for revolutionary movements and shared ideological beliefs. [3]
Nicaragua benefited from Syrian political backing in international forums, particularly within the United Nations.
Nicaragua supported Syrian rights to Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. [4] And had repeatedly voted in favor of the Assad regime in Syria. [5]
In recent years, Nicaragua and Syria have maintained diplomatic engagements focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including agriculture, [6] education, and trade. Nicaragua has expressed support for Syria in its fight against external interventions and sanctions imposed by Western countries. [7]
In 2011, during the onset of the Syrian civil war, Nicaragua was one of the few countries that openly supported the Syrian government. Nicaraguan officials condemned foreign interventions and voiced solidarity with Syria's sovereignty. [5]
Both countries have non-resident ambassadors to each other. [8] [9]
Nicaragua routinely reaffirs its support for Syria amid ongoing regional tensions. [10] The Nicaraguan government expressed its intention to enhance cooperation in areas such as health and education, emphasizing the importance of solidarity among nations facing external pressures.
Both countries have also collaborated within international organizations, advocating for the right to self-determination and opposing foreign intervention in domestic affairs. This partnership reflects their alignment on key global issues, particularly in the context of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America and the Middle East. [11]
Ensuring national security, increasing influence among its Arab neighbours and securing the return of the Golan Heights, have been the primary goals of the Syrian Arab Republic's foreign policy. At many points in its history, Syria has seen tension with its neighbours, such as Turkey, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon. Syria enjoyed an improvement in relations with several of the states in its region in the 21st century, prior to the Arab Spring and the Syrian civil war. Until 2018, due to the Syrian civil war, the Syrian Arab Republic's government was partially isolated from the countries in the region and the wider international community.
Jordan–Syria relations are bilateral relations between the sovereign states of Jordan and Syria. Relations between neighbours have ancient roots as both countries are historically parts of the Levant or the region of Syria. The two states were created after the First World War from former Ottoman dominions by way of a secret bilateral agreement between Britain and France.
Diplomatic relations between Syria and the United States are currently non-existent; they were suspended in 2012 after the onset of the Syrian Civil War. Priority issues between the two states include the Arab–Israeli conflict, the Golan Heights annexation, alleged state-sponsorship of terrorism, etc. Although relations began in 1835, but as of 2024, the United States had began to work with the new Syrian regime after the collapse of the former regime under the Assad family.
Russia–Syria relations are the bilateral relations between Russia and Syria. Russia has an embassy in Damascus and Syria has an embassy in Moscow. Russia enjoys a historically strong, stable, and friendly relationship with Syria, as it did with most countries within the Arab World up until the Arab Spring. Russia's only Mediterranean naval base for its Black Sea Fleet is located in the Syrian port city of Tartus.
Pakistan–Syria relations are the historic, international, and bilateral relations between Syria and Pakistan. Syria has an embassy in Islamabad. Pakistan is represented in Syria through its embassy in Damascus and honorary consulate in Homs. Through the ancient civilization exchange, areas of modern Pakistan were part of the silk route with the Syria and for centuries, Syrian Islamic missionaries that introduced Islam in the parts of now integrated in Pakistan after 711 AD were from Syria.
The Syrian National Council (SNC) is recognised by 6 UN members, the Republic of Kosovo and the European Union as a legitimate representative of the Syrian people in the midst of the Syrian civil war, with three of those being permanent members of the Security Council.
Egypt–Syria relations refers to the bilateral relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and Syria. Egypt has an embassy in Damascus. Syria has an embassy in Cairo. Both countries are members of the Arab League.
Saudi Arabia–Syria relations refer to bilateral and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria. Diplomatic ties between these two countries of the Middle East have long been strained by the major events in the region. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Damascus, and Syria has an embassy in Riyadh. Both countries are members of the Arab League and share close cultural ties.
Bangladesh–Syria relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Syria. Syria is accredited to Bangladesh from its embassy in New Delhi. Bangladesh has an consulate-general in Damascus.
Algeria–Syria relations refers to the relationship between the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria and Syria. Algeria has an embassy in Damascus; while Syria has an embassy in Algiers. Both are members of the Arab League. During the Syrian conflict, Algeria was one of the few Arab countries that maintained close ties with the Government of Syria under Bashar al-Assad, and has defended Syria within the Arab League.
Oman–Syria relations refer to the relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and Syria. Oman has an embassy in Damascus; while Syria has an embassy in Muscat. Both are members of the Arab League, and despite the ongoing civil war occurring in Syria, Oman has not closed its embassy in Syria and both countries maintain diplomatic relations, in sharp contrast to other Arab states of the Persian Gulf who have cut off diplomatic ties with Syria and closed their embassies.
Abkhazia–Syria relations refers to the bilateral relationship between the Republic of Abkhazia and Syria. Syria recognised Abkhazia on 29 May 2018. The establishment of relations on an embassy-level was announced very early. Syria has an embassy in Sukhumi. Abkhazia has an embassy in Damascus.
Morocco–Syria relations refers to bilateral and political ties between Morocco and Syria. Both are members of the United Nations, Arab League, and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Syria had an embassy in Rabat. Morocco is represented in Syria through its embassy in Damascus.
Spain–Syria relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Syria has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Damascus. Both countries are charter members of the Union for the Mediterranean, although Syria suspended its membership in 2011.
Syria-Venezuela relations are bilateral relations between Syria and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Diplomatic relations were established on 17 June 1946. and have been characterized by friendship and cooperation. Syria has an embassy in Caracas and honorary consulate in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela has an embassy in Damascus.
Cyprus–Syria relations have roots that extend back centuries, with historical trade routes connecting the island of Cyprus to the Levant mainland. Formal diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Syria were established in 1962.
Bahrain–Syria relations were established on 23 January 1975. Bahrain has an embassy in Damascus and Syria has an embassy in Manama. The two Arab nations share historical, cultural, and regional ties rooted in their membership in the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Cuba–Syria relations were established on 11 August 1965.