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Georgia: Syria

Asked by Stephen GethinsScottish National PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 29 July 2025UIN 66185

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Syrian counterpart on that country's recognition of (a) South Ossetia and (b) Abkhazia.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Foreign Secretary has not discussed Syria's recognition of South Ossetia or Abkhazia with his counterpart.

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