[1] After the Arab Spring and the onset of the Syrian Civil War occurred, Norway suspended its embassy in Damascus.

[1] In March 2012, amid the escalating Syrian Civil War, Norway temporarily closed its embassy in Damascus due to the deteriorating security situation.

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasized that the closure served as both a security measure and a political signal in response to the conflict.

[8] Following the fall of the Assad regime, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide led a delegation to visit Syria on 19 January 2025.

The purpose of the visit was to engage in dialogue regarding future cooperation, focusing on rebuilding efforts and humanitarian assistance in the post-conflict period.