Canada’s new Ambassador to Syria, Gregory Galligan, sees his appointment as the first Canadian ambassador to Damascus in 16 years as an opportunity to renew dialogue and cooperation between the two countries.
In a post on his account on the platform “X,” Galligan wrote: “Deeply honored to be the first Canadian Ambassador since 2008 to present a copy of my credentials in Syria to Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani — a significant step toward renewed dialogue and engagement at a critical time for Syria.”
On Wednesday, Galligan presented a copy of his credentials to the Syrian foreign minister as Canada’s non-resident ambassador to Syria. The two sides discussed bilateral relations, ways to develop cooperation in various domains, and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.
