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Coverage dated July 4, 2025

UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflict

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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met in Damascus on Saturday with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, marking the restoration of relations after 14 years of tension during Syria’s conflict and Assad family rule.

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  1. The Hill

    UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflict (opens The Hill)

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    DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met in Damascus on Saturday with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, marking the restoration of relations after 14 years of tension during Syria’s conflict and Assad family rule.

  2. The Guardian

    Britain re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria, announces David Lammy (opens The Guardian)

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    Foreign secretary says it is in UK’s ‘interests to support new government’ as in first visit by British minister for 14 years

  3. Digital Journal

    Britain reestablishes full Syria ties as FM visits Damascus (opens Digital Journal)

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    Britain reestablished full diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, more than a decade after cutting ties, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy met the

  4. Al Jazeera

    UK re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus (opens Al Jazeera)

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    British foreign secretary pledges support for Syria’s new government after talks with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

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