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Britain has rebuilt diplomatic relations with Syria, David Lammy said, when he made the first visit to the country by a British minister for 14 years.
Foreign Minister visited Damascus and met with a temporary president Ahmed Al SharaaAlso the leader of the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) rebel group (HTS), and Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shaibani.
It marks the latest diplomatic steps since then The Bashar Al Assad regime was overthrown by a rebel group led by HTS in December.
In a statement, Mr Lammy said “Stable Syria is the British interest” and added: “I have seen firsthand the extraordinary progress made by Syria in rebuilding their lives and countries.
“After more than a decade of conflict, there is new hope for the Syrian people.
“The British rebuilding diplomatic relations because it is our interest to support the new government to provide their commitment to build a stable, safer, and prosperous future for all Syrians.”
Foreign offices, the Commonwealth and Development have also announced the £ 94.5 million support package for urgent humanitarian assistance and to support the country’s long -term recovery, after a number of British sanctions against the country were revoked in April.
While HTS is still classified as a prohibited terror group, Sir Keir Starmer said last year it can be deleted From the list.
The Syrian President’s Office also said on Saturday that the President and Mr. Lammy discussed cooperation, as well as the latest developments in the Middle East.
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Since Assad fled Syria in December, transitional government Led by Mr. Al Sharaa was announced in March and a number of Western countries have restored relations.
In May, US President Donald Trump said the United States will lift old sanctions About Syria and normalizes relationships during the speech at the As-Saudi Investment Conference.
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Starting May: Trump said we would end the sanctions for Syria
He said he wanted to give the country “peaceful opportunity” and added: “There is a new government that is expected to succeed.
“I say good luck, Syria. Show something special.”
