The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially announced the recognition of the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state, following a trilateral meeting in Riyadh between Syria, Saudi Arabia and Kosovo.
In the statement released by Damascus, Syria emphasizes that the decision is based on "the right of peoples to self-determination" and on the commitment to "peace and stability in the region and the world."
The role of Saudi Arabia in bringing positions closer and supporting the dialogue that led to this historic step is also appreciated.
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"A trilateral meeting was held in the capital Riyadh involving the Syrian Arab Republic, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Kosovo. During the meeting, ways to strengthen relations and mutual understanding were discussed, including the issue of mutual recognition and opening horizons for bilateral cooperation.
In this context, the Syrian Arab Republic announces the official recognition of the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state, based on its belief in the right of peoples to determine their own destiny and its commitment to strengthening the principles of peace and stability in the region and in the world.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants emphasizes that this decision comes within the framework of Syrian policy, which aims to expand bridges of cooperation and openness to different countries of the world, in order to serve common interests and strengthen friendship between peoples.
The Syrian Arab Republic also expresses its deep appreciation for the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its efforts in bringing positions closer and supporting dialogue and understanding, which contributed to creating appropriate conditions for taking this decision.
Damascus hopes to establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Kosovo as soon as possible and to develop bilateral cooperation in the political, economic and cultural fields, in order to fulfill the common interests of the two friendly countries."
