List of ambassadors of Syria to the United States facts for kids

The Ambassador from Syria to the United States is Syria's main representative in the United States. This person is a top diplomat who leads Syria's official office, called a diplomatic mission, in the U.S. Think of them as a special messenger and problem-solver for their country.

What Does an Ambassador Do?

An ambassador is like a bridge between two countries. Their main job is to help Syria and the United States work together. They talk with leaders and officials from the U.S. government. They also help Syrian citizens who are living or traveling in the U.S. Ambassadors work to build good relationships and solve problems peacefully.

Syria's Ambassadors to the U.S.

Over the years, many important people have served as Syria's ambassador to the United States. Here is a list of some of them:

• March 19, 1945–1947: Nazim al-Kudsi
• 1947–1952: Fares al-Khoury
• 1952–1957: Farid Zeineddine
• 1961–1964: Omar Abu-Riche
• 1964–1967: No ambassador was appointed during this time.
• 1967–1974: There were no official diplomatic relations between Syria and the U.S. because of the Six-Day War. This meant there was no ambassador.
• 1974–1981: Sabah Kabbani
• 1981–1986: Rafic Jouejati
• 1990–2000: Walid Muallem
• 2000–2003: Rostom Al-Zoubi
• 2004–2011: Imad Moustapha
• 2012–2014: Zuheir Jabbour served as a Chargé d'affaires. This is a diplomat who takes charge when there is no official ambassador.
• March 18, 2014–present: Syria stopped its official diplomatic mission in the U.S. This happened because of the Syrian civil war. This means there is currently no Syrian ambassador in the United States.

See also

• Syria–United States relations
• United States Ambassador to Syria
• Embassy of Syria in Washington, D.C.