UK and Syria strengthen ties: Keir Starmer meets President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in London

Middle East 31-03-2026 | 15:58

UK and Syria strengthen ties: Keir Starmer meets President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in London

Historic talks in London focus on bilateral cooperation, investment, and regional developments, highlighting a new chapter in UK–Syria relations. 
UK and Syria strengthen ties: Keir Starmer meets President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in London
Starmer welcomes Al-Sharaa in London (social media).
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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, welcomed Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa at the government headquarters in London following an official visit to Berlin.

 

 

 

Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani Economy Minister Nidal al-Shaar were both present at Al-Sharaa's side as he met  PM Starmer and other British officials.

Al-Sharaa arrives at the British Prime Minister's Office for a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (SANA).
Al-Sharaa arrives at the British Prime Minister's Office for a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (SANA).

 

 

Both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in a manner that serves the shared interests of the two countries, emphasizing the importance of advancing cooperation in the fields of development and investment. They also addressed recent developments in regional and international issues.

 

 

Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Keir Starmer discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues (SANA).
Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Keir Starmer discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues (SANA).

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