Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic–Syria relations

Sahrawi-Syrian relations

Syria	Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

The relationship between Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and Syria is regarded as a close-range relations between two countries. Ba'athist Syria officially recognized SADR on 15 April 1980.^[1]

History

See also: Political status of Western Sahara

Assad ruled Ba'athist Syria has historically provided political support to the Polisario Front, a Sahrawi group fighting against Morocco. After the fall of the Assad regime, the Syrian transitional government have officially confirmed the closure of offices previously used by members of the Polisario in Damascus, marking a significant shift in Syria’s foreign policy and a move towards strengthening diplomatic relations with Morocco.^[2]

See also

• Foreign relations of Syria
• Foreign relations of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
• International recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
• Polisario Front

References

1. "States recognizing the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic" (in Arabic). Official Website of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Archived from the original on 31 October 2007. Retrieved 21 April 2008.
2. "Syria Confirms Closure of Polisario Offices in Damascus Amid Renewed Diplomatic Ties with Morocco - The Syrian Observer". The Syrian observer. 2025-05-28. Retrieved 2025-06-03.