Britain re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria, announces David Lammy

<p>Foreign secretary says it is in UK’s ‘interests to support new government’ as in first visit by British minister for 14 years</p><p>Britain is re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria after the country’s years-long civil war, foreign minister David Lammy has announced during a visit to the capital Damascus.</p><p>“There is renewed hope for the Syrian people,” Lammy said in a statement. “It is in our interests to support the new government to deliver their commitment to build a stable, more secure and prosperous future for all Syrians.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/05/britain-re-establishing-diplomatic-relations-with-syria-announces-david-lammy">Continue reading...</a>