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Ahmed al-Sharaa

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 125329

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she met President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria during his visit to the UK on 31 March 2026.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Prime Minister welcomed President al-Sharaa to the UK on 31 March. Details of their discussions are available on GOV.UK at this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-ahmed-al-sharaa-of-syria-31-march-2026.

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