Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 58190
Syria: Embassies
Tabled: 9 June 2025
Answered: 12 June 2025
Question
Mark Pritchard
Conservative — The Wrekin
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to announce the reopening of the UK’s embassy in Syria.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerWe are keeping the re-establishment of a permanent presence in Damascus under review. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office staff, including our UK Special Representative for Syria, undertake regular visits to Damascus.