Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 108008

Syria: Kurds

Tabled: 23 January 2026
Answered: 29 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Dr Rupa Huq

LabourEaling Central and Acton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had recent discussions with her Syrian counterpart on the representation of Kurdish people in the Syrian Government.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
The Foreign Secretary spoke to Foreign Minister al Shaibani on 20 January to urge the Syrian Government to uphold the ceasefire in North-East Syria, halt further violence, and protect Kurdish rights. We have consistently advocated for an inclusive politic...

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