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Syria: Religious Freedom

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 15 January 2025UIN 22004

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2024 to Question 19310 on Syria: Religious Freedom, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the treatment of Christians in Syria.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The situation in Syria remains fluid. It is too early to say what recent events might mean for Syria or the wider region. The FCDO has consistently underlined the importance of protecting all civilians, including religious and ethnic minorities, publicly and in our engagement with the interim Syrian authorities, regional and international partners. We are closely monitoring the treatment of ethnic and religious minorities, including Christians. We will continue to advocate for the right of Freedom of Religion or Belief in Syria and for an inclusive political transition.

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