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Syria: Inter Mediate

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 August 2025UIN 69070

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department provides funding for the Inter Mediate office assisting the Syrian president.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office funds a number of different civil society and non-governmental organisations for our mediation and conflict resolution work, including Inter Mediate. We have partnered with Inter Mediate for over 10 years to advance peace efforts in conflicts around the globe. Funding of Inter Mediate began under the previous government. We do not disclose details of the individual projects funded.

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