في أول زيارة وزارية بريطانية منذ 14 عاماً إلى دمشق، أعلنت الحكومة البريطانية اليوم (السبت) إعادة العلاقات الدبلوماسية مع سورية.
واستقبل الرئيس السوري أحمد الشرع في دمشق وزير خارجية المملكة المتحدة ديفيد لامي، بحضور وزير الخارجية والمغتربين أسعد الشيباني، وجرى خلال اللقاء بحث العلاقات الثنائية بين البلدين وسبل تعزيز التعاون، إضافةً إلى التطورات الإقليمية والدولية، بحسب وكالة الأنباء السورية (سونا).
وكان لامي قد التقى عقب وصوله إلى العاصمة السورية دمشق وزير الخارجية والمغتربين أسعد الشيباني وبحث معه العلاقات الثنائية بين البلدين، وسبل تعزيز الحوار والتعاون في مختلف المجالات ذات الاهتمام المشترك.
وأكد لامي دعم بلاده للحكومة السورية في تنفيذ التزاماتها تجاه المجتمع الدولي، موضحاً في بيان أن «هناك أملاً متجدداً للشعب السوري، والمملكة المتحدة تعيد العلاقات الدبلوماسية لأن من مصلحتنا دعم الحكومة الجديدة للوفاء بالتزاماتها ببناء مستقبل مستقر وأكثر أمناً وازدهاراً لجميع السوريين».
وأعلنت بريطانيا تقديم مساعدات إنسانية عاجلة للسوريين بقيمة 94.5 مليون جنيه إسترليني، كما ستوفر مساعدات إنسانية عاجلة للسوريين، وتدعم تعافي البلاد على المدى الطويل، من خلال التعليم وسبل العيش، وتدعم الدول التي تستضيف اللاجئين السوريين في المنطقة، وفق البيان الحكومي.
وأشار البيان إلى أن هذا الالتزام من الحكومة بدعم سورية يأتي في الوقت الذي تسعى فيه الحكومة الجديدة إلى إعادة بناء اقتصادها، وتحقيق انتقال سياسي شامل.
ويعتبر هذا التحرك البريطاني مؤشراً جدياً على تقديم الدعم للجهود السورية على الصعيد الدبلوماسي لنيل إعادة الاعتراف العالمي، بعد أن تلقت دعماً من الرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترمب الذي أصدر أمراً تنفيذياً برفع العقوبات عن دمشق الأسبوع الماضي، ما يُتوقع أن ينعش سريعاً حركة الاقتصاد والاستثمار.
وكانت المملكة المتحدة قد رفعت في مارس الماضي مصرف سورية المركزي و23 كياناً آخر من قائمة المؤسسات الخاضعة للعقوبات، وكانت أغلب الشركات التي حصلت على إعفاء من العقوبات هي بنوك وشركات طاقة، وشركة «سورية للطيران»، وأعلنت حينها أنها لن تجمد أصول هذه الشركات بعد الآن، وسيُسمح بإجراء الأعمال التجارية معها.
بعد 14 عاماً من القطيعة.. بريطانيا تعيد علاقاتها مع سورية وتعلن مساعدات إنسانية
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In the first British ministerial visit to Damascus in 14 years, the British government announced today (Saturday) the restoration of diplomatic relations with Syria.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara received UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Damascus, in the presence of Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad al-Shibani. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation, in addition to regional and international developments, according to the Syrian news agency (SUNA).
Lammy met with Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad al-Shibani upon his arrival in the Syrian capital, Damascus, to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance dialogue and cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.
Lammy affirmed his country's support for the Syrian government in fulfilling its commitments to the international community, stating in a statement that "there is renewed hope for the Syrian people, and the United Kingdom is restoring diplomatic relations because it is in our interest to support the new government in fulfilling its commitments to build a stable, safer, and more prosperous future for all Syrians."
The UK announced the provision of urgent humanitarian aid to Syrians worth £94.5 million, as well as immediate humanitarian assistance for Syrians, supporting the country's long-term recovery through education and livelihoods, and assisting countries hosting Syrian refugees in the region, according to the government statement.
The statement noted that this commitment from the government to support Syria comes at a time when the new government is seeking to rebuild its economy and achieve a comprehensive political transition.
This British move is seen as a serious indication of support for Syrian diplomatic efforts to gain global recognition, after receiving backing from US President Donald Trump, who issued an executive order lifting sanctions on Damascus last week, which is expected to quickly revive economic and investment activity.
The United Kingdom had lifted sanctions on the Central Bank of Syria and 23 other entities last March, with most of the companies that received exemptions from sanctions being banks and energy companies, as well as "Syrian Airlines." At that time, it announced that it would no longer freeze the assets of these companies, and business transactions with them would be permitted.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara received UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Damascus, in the presence of Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad al-Shibani. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation, in addition to regional and international developments, according to the Syrian news agency (SUNA).
Lammy met with Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad al-Shibani upon his arrival in the Syrian capital, Damascus, to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance dialogue and cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.
Lammy affirmed his country's support for the Syrian government in fulfilling its commitments to the international community, stating in a statement that "there is renewed hope for the Syrian people, and the United Kingdom is restoring diplomatic relations because it is in our interest to support the new government in fulfilling its commitments to build a stable, safer, and more prosperous future for all Syrians."
The UK announced the provision of urgent humanitarian aid to Syrians worth £94.5 million, as well as immediate humanitarian assistance for Syrians, supporting the country's long-term recovery through education and livelihoods, and assisting countries hosting Syrian refugees in the region, according to the government statement.
The statement noted that this commitment from the government to support Syria comes at a time when the new government is seeking to rebuild its economy and achieve a comprehensive political transition.
This British move is seen as a serious indication of support for Syrian diplomatic efforts to gain global recognition, after receiving backing from US President Donald Trump, who issued an executive order lifting sanctions on Damascus last week, which is expected to quickly revive economic and investment activity.
The United Kingdom had lifted sanctions on the Central Bank of Syria and 23 other entities last March, with most of the companies that received exemptions from sanctions being banks and energy companies, as well as "Syrian Airlines." At that time, it announced that it would no longer freeze the assets of these companies, and business transactions with them would be permitted.