Syria and Pakistan historically enjoy close and friendly relations. Bilateral relations between Syria and Pakistan formally established in December, 1949. On December, 1949, Mr. J. Rahim, Minster Plenipotentiary, was assigned as the first Pakistani Head of Mission to Syria.

Parliamentary Contacts

Pakistan and Syria have Parliamentary friendship groups in each other’s Parliaments.

Establishment of Diplomatic ties:

Syria and Pakistan historically enjoy close and friendly relations. Bilateral relations between Syria and Pakistan formally established in December, 1949. On December, 1949, Mr. J. Rahim, Minster Plenipotentiary, was assigned as the first Pakistani Head of Mission to Syria.

Bilateral Relations:

• In the 1970s, Syrian President Hafez al-Assad came to Pakistan to participate in the annual meeting of Organization of Islamic Conference, being the first Syrian President to have visited Pakistan.
• In 1987, President Zia-ul-Haq made a surprise state visit to Damascus and had a one-to-one meeting with President Hafez al-Assad.
• In 2001, President Gen Pervez Musharaf and in 2010, President Asif Zardari paid state visits to Syria and met with President Bashar al-Assad to expedite exchange of delegations in both government and private levels in political and economic sectors.
• After the start of the Syrian civil war, Pakistan adopted a policy of neutrality and pushed its non-belligerent role during the conflict. Official stand of Pakistan keenly oppose the strong use of military strikes against Syria and urged the international community to respect Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
• By December 2015, Pakistan foreign affairs stated that it is against any attempt to topple the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Pakistan has raised its voice for a peaceful solution of Syrian crisesas well as opposing any military actions against Syria. Pakistan continued its firm moral and diplomatic support for Syria's position on Golan Heights in the United N Syrian government always endorsed about the support of Pakistan on Golan Heights.
• In 2005, the Syrian Government was quick to send two plane loads of relief goods (total 77 tons) for the earthquake victims of Pakistan.
• In 2022, Air Marshal (r) Shahid Akhtar was appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Syria.

In 2023 earthquake in Syria, Pakistan extended all possible support.

Syria’s position on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir

Syria recognizes Kashmir as a dispute which needs to be resolved in accordance with UNSC Resolutions and the wishes of the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir. Regarding India’s illegal actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir since 5th August 2019, Syria supported Pakistan’s position on the issue.

Pakistan International School of Damascus (PISOD)

 Pakistan International School of Damascus (PISOD) was established in September 1982 has grown into a custom design complex located at an area of 45000 square meters and enjoys good reputation among the Syrian elite. It has become a premier institute for imparting English medium education in Damascus. It is licensed by the Syrian Ministry of Education as the only English medium Cambridge certified school in Syria. The school is a living symbol of friendship between Syria and Pakistan. It provides this Mission a considerable leverage and promotes Pakistan's soft image amongst the students and their parents as well as establish their associations with Pakistan. All Pakistani students are being provided quality education on nearly 100% discount. The platform of school has the potential to be used as a source of establishing bilateral relations between the two countries as most of the children belong to political/military elite of Syria. Efforts were made by the Mission to engage high level personalities to visit the school.