Egypt recalls its ambassador to Syria
Cairo, 19 Feb – (ANA) - Egypt has recalled its ambassador to Damascus, state media has reported, the latest move by an Arab state to isolate President Bashar al-Assad and pressurise him to halt a violent crackdown on protesters.
The Foreign Ministry also said the Syrian government had decided to recall its ambassador to Cairo. There was no immediate official Syrian comment.
Egypt's move follows last week's Arab League call for Arab states to halt diplomatic cooperation with Syria.
Gulf states, leading the drive against Assad, have already withdrawn their ambassadors from Damascus and expelled Syrian envoys in their capitals. Other Arabs have made similar moves. (ANA)
FA/ANA/19 February 2012------