Dec 03: India and Syria held the sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on 29 November 2024. The Indian delegation was led by Dr. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary (WANA), Ministry of External Affairs and the Syrian delegation was led by Mr. Ayman Raad, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Syria.
The discussions reviewed the entire range of bilateral relations between India and Syria, with a renewed commitment to energize the institutional mechanisms between the two countries. Both sides also discussed avenues to deepen the bilateral relationship with a special focus on areas like pharmaceuticals, developmental partnerships, and capacity building. The two sides also exchanged perspectives on important regional and global issues of mutual interest.
India and Syria enjoy warm and friendly relations based on historical and civilizational ties. India has been a keen developmental partner for Syria and is also actively involved in capacity building for Syrian youth. Both countries also cooperate on various multilateral forums. The discussions held today will contribute to further strengthening the India—Syria bilateral partnership.
Both sides agreed to hold the next round of FOC in Syria on a mutually convenient date.
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