Britain will restore diplomatic relations with Syria. This was stated in a statement published on Saturday (July 7th) during a visit to Damascus, David Lammy, the country. The British message was reported by Reuters.
The statement said that new hope for the Syrians is showing. We have the support of the new government to build a state -of -the -art, safe and prosperous future for all the people of the country.
Lamie met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asad Hassan al-Shibani and interim president Ahmed al-Sharara in Damascus. The first British minister visited the country within 5 years. Lami has announced the US $ 12.5 million or £ 1 million financial support for Syria on the tour.
The statement also said that the assistance package will be used in long -term restructuring as well as an urgent humanitarian assistance, especially the importance of development in the education sector.
After the Battle of About 5 years, Bashar al-Assad, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Shams, a rebel group. Al -Qaeda, a terrorist -listed group of several countries, including the United States, had a previous involvement with the party. Although the rebel leader and Syrian interim president Al-Shara claimed that this connection is no longer there, analysts do not fully believe their statement. But during this government, the Western world and their allies are on their way to positive relations with Syria.
Shortly before the visit, an executive order lifted the international sanctions from Syria to US President Donald Trump. In the meantime, Western leaders have commented that Damascus, which has become one of the international financial systems, will be given the opportunity to pass the war -torn situation.
Britain also took a slight relaxation of Syria's sanctions in April this year. In the country to encourage investment in the country, the seized resources of 20 financial and oil companies, including the Syrian central bank, were released. However, ban on former government officials has been maintained.
Regarding the restoration of relations with Syria, Lammy said a stable Syria would reduce the risk of irregular immigration, ensure the destruction of chemical weapons and deal with the threat of terrorism.
During the meeting, he reiterated the importance of inclusive and representative political transformation and assured the UK to continue cooperation.
The British Foreign Minister will visit Kuwait after Syria. The issue of strengthening regional security and bilateral relations will be at the top of the discussion. He also has to announce a new partnership with Kuwait to tackle the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
