Damascus apologizes to Cairo for anti-Egyptian slogans in pro-Palestine protest

CAIRO – 30 September 2025: In response to a video clip circulated on social media showing a small number of individuals chanting offensive slogans during what was described as a solidarity stand with the Palestinian people in Gaza, Syrian Foreign Ministry issued an apology to Egypt for anti-Egypt slogans during the protest outside the Egyptian embassy in Damascus.

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed that these reprehensible actions do not reflect the feelings of the Syrian people toward the Egypt, its leadership, and its people. These actions represent only those who carried them out, the statement added.

The Ministry also expresseed  regret that this isolated incident has been exploited by some to try to undermine the deep and solid fraternal relations between Syria and Egypt.

Furthermore, the Ministry reiterated its deep appreciation and respect for sisterly Egypt and its generous people, who have hosted hundreds of thousands of Syrians over the past years. It emphasizes the Syria’s commitment to strengthening and maintaining Syrian-Egyptian relations and categorically rejects any attempt to harm these ties.