ABU DHABI, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday announced plans to resume commercial air links with Syria.
In a statement, the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said joint coordination is currently underway to finalize the necessary procedures for restarting passenger and cargo flights between the two countries. However, no specific date has been set for the official resumption of services.
All flights between Syria and the UAE were suspended in early January following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's administration in December 2024.
The announcement follows a high-level meeting on Sunday between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and visiting Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Shara.
During the talks, the UAE president reaffirmed his country's support for Syria's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He also emphasized the UAE's commitment to assisting the Syrian people in navigating the transitional period and contributing to the country's reconstruction.
