British foreign secretary says ‘Syria matters hugely to UK’ as he pledges support for peace – Middle East Monitor

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday said that Syria “matters hugely to the UK,” as he became the first top British diplomat in 40 years to visit the country, voicing support for stability, peace, and long-term prosperity for the Syrian people, Anadolu reports.

In a video message on X, Lammy described the visit as “very humbling” and highlighted Britain’s interest in Syria’s recovery.

“It matters that it’s stable, because if it’s not, the…