UK aiming to fully restore relations with Syria, FM Lammy says

During his visit to Damascus, UK Foreign Minister David Lammy announced efforts to re-establish full diplomatic ties between the UK and Syria. He highlighted plans to reopen the British embassy in Damascus and resume ambassador-level engagement. Lammy emphasized the UK’s intent to foster dialogue, support reconstruction, and hold President Bashar al-Assad’s government accountable for its human rights abuses. The announcement marks a significant shift in UK policy—balancing strategic engagement with commitments to justice. Despite broad international concern, the UK appears set to cautiously re-engage diplomatically.