Message from the Ambassador
Dear visitor,
I am honoured to welcome you to the official page of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Syrian Arab Republic.
The Embassy is working to consolidate cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations between Oman and Syria in various fields.
This page allows visitors to view information about the historic relations between Oman and Syria. It also includes information and contact details for the Embassy as well as links to other important websites.
Welcome to the Embassy's page – we are pleased to serve you and answer all your inquiries.
Turki Mahmoud Albusaidi
Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Syrian Arab Republic
Bilateral relations
Omani-Syrian diplomatic relations began in 1987. In May 1988 the Syrian embassy in Muscat and the Omani embassy in Damascus were opened. This marked the beginning of the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
The scope of cooperation between the two countries began to expand in 1999 with the signing of a first agreement in the cultural and educational field. Under this agreement, Syrian students were accepted in Omani universities and Omani students were accepted in Syrian universities.
Consular services
The Omani Embassy provides a range of services to all Omani citizens visiting the Syrian Arab Republic. It also provides services to Syrian citizens traveling to the Sultanate of Oman.
These services include:
- Granting a Laissez-Passer for Omani citizens (For further general information please click here)
- Attestation of commercial and civil documents
- Providing assistance to Omani citizens when needed (For further general information please click here)
- Giving an overview of investment opportunities in Oman. (For further general information please click here)
Key objectives
Oman's mission to Syria aims to:
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Strengthen political, diplomatic and economic cooperation
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Facilitate investment between the two countries
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Encourage cultural and educational cooperation
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Encourage cooperation in the tourism field
Political and diplomatic cooperation
Oman and Syria are working to strengthen and enhance bilateral relations and further the common interests of the two countries. Oman is committed to working with Syria to achieve security and stability.
Trade and investment
In the economic field, the Embassy's main goal is to develop trade, encourage mutual investments and to promote tourism. The Embassy also works to introduce and explain Oman's 2040 vision, its tax system and foreign capital law to promote the Sultanate as an attractive investment and commercial environment.
Cultural, educational and scientific exchanges
Oman is working to strengthen and develop cultural, heritage and theatre cooperation with Syria.
The Embassy is always keen to encourage the exchange of experience and knowledge for the benefit of the educational, scientific and academic sectors in both countries.