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Syria: Embassies

Asked by Mark PritchardConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 12 June 2025UIN 58190

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to announce the reopening of the UK’s embassy in Syria.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We are keeping the re-establishment of a permanent presence in Damascus under review. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office staff, including our UK Special Representative for Syria, undertake regular visits to Damascus.

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