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Britain restores diplomatic relations with Damascus

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July 06, 2025

David Lammy has said that a “stable Syria is in the UK’s interests” as the UK reestablished diplomatic relations with the Middle Eastern nation.

- CAITLIN DOHERTY

Britain restores diplomatic relations with Damascus

The foreign secretary travelled to Damascus, the first visit to the country by a UK minister for 14 years, and met with President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani.

The Assad regime collapsed in December last year after rebels led by proscribed group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) stormed the capital Damascus, forcing the then-president to flee after 24 years in charge.

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