India–Syria relations
bilateral relations between Syria and India
Bilateral relations between India and Syria are historic with the two countries having ancient civilisational ties. Both countries were on the Silk Road through which civilisational exchanges took place for centuries. India has an embassy in Damascus. Syria has an embassy in New Delhi. Both countries are members of Non-Aligned Movement.
History
Ancient
Aramaic edict of King Ashoka mentions a trade route connecting India with mediterranean basin through city of Palmyra, Syria. Both countries were on the Silk Road through which civilizational exchanges took place for centuries. Syriac Christianity, originating in ancient Syria, spread further to the East and created the first Christian communities in ancient India. The ancient Syriac language among the Syrian Christians of Kerala was also brought to Kerala by Thomas the Apostle in the 1st century CE. The Syriac language continues to be taught in colleges, universities and Syrian churches in Kerala.
Modern
Both countries established diplomatic relations in May 1950.
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