tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Syria2026-07-21T19:45:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-welcomes-the-inaugural-meeting-of-the-syrian-peoples-assembly-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2026-07-21T19:45:00+01:00The UK welcomes the inaugural meeting of the Syrian People’s Assembly: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-urge-israel-to-resume-negotiations-with-the-syrian-government-and-to-pursue-a-diplomatic-solution-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2026-06-22T16:43:00+01:00We urge Israel to resume negotiations with the Syrian government and to pursue a diplomatic solution: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-will-continue-to-work-with-partners-to-deliver-a-more-peaceful-and-prosperous-future-for-the-syrian-people-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-coun2026-05-15T15:55:39+01:00The UK will continue to work with partners to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-urge-the-international-community-to-remain-focused-on-supporting-progress-towards-syrias-economic-recovery-and-long-term-stability-uk-statement-at-2026-04-22T22:06:19+01:00We urge the international community to remain focused on supporting progress towards Syria’s economic recovery and long-term stability: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-ahmed-al-sharaa-of-syria-31-march-20262026-03-31T13:51:00+01:00PM meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria: 31 March 2026The Prime Minister met the President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Downing Street this morning.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-introductory-statement-on-the-draft-resolution-on-syria2026-03-27T16:41:00+00:00UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Introductory Statement on the draft resolution on SyriaUK Introductory Statement on the draft resolution for supporting human rights in Syria. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-look-forward-to-continuing-our-close-collaboration-with-syria-other-task-force-members-and-the-opcw-to-drive-towards-the-eradication-of-assads-c2026-03-19T13:44:00+00:00We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with Syria, other task force members, and the OPCW to drive towards the eradication of Assad’s chemical weapon legacy: UK at the UNStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, and the launch of the Breath of Freedom Task Force.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-must-do-all-we-can-to-maintain-momentum-towards-a-more-stable-and-secure-future-for-the-syrian-people-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2026-03-18T16:27:00+00:00We must do all we can to maintain momentum towards a more stable and secure future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-syria2026-03-13T11:42:18+00:00UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on SyriaUK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar lyer.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-remains-committed-to-eradicating-the-threat-posed-by-chemical-weapons-in-syria-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2026-03-10T16:03:00+00:00The United Kingdom remains committed to eradicating the threat posed by chemical weapons in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-will-try-to-defend-human-dignity-wherever-it-is-threatened-statement-by-uk-minister-for-human-rights2026-02-25T15:41:43+00:00We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human RightsStatement by Chris Elmore MP, Minister for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean, at the UN Human Rights Council High-Level Week.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-welcomes-the-agreement-reached-between-the-syrian-government-and-the-syrian-democratic-forces-to-bring-an-end-to-the-fighting-in-north-east-syr2026-02-13T16:52:00+00:00The UK welcomes the agreement reached between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to bring an end to the fighting in North-East Syria: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-situation-in-north-east-syria2026-01-27T12:21:00+00:00Situation in North East Syria: joint statement, 27 January 2026Joint statement by France, Germany, the UK and the USA, following a meeting with the French Foreign Minister, German Minister of State, UK Foreign Secretary and US Special Envoy.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-air-strikes-against-daesh2026-01-13T13:10:56+00:00Update: air strikes against DaeshThe RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-welcome-the-syrian-leaderships-commitment-to-eradicate-chemical-weapons-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2026-01-08T16:23:11+00:00We welcome the Syrian leadership's commitment to eradicate chemical weapons: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-for-the-middle-east-statement-regional-update2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00Minister for the Middle East statement: Regional updateThe Minister for the Middle East and North Africa provided an update to Parliament on recent events across the region.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-sanctions-perpetrators-of-violence-against-civilians-across-syria2025-12-19T00:00:00+00:00UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across SyriaIndividuals and organisations linked to violence against civilians throughout Syria are today sanctioned by the UK as it continues to pursue those responsible for violence against the Syrian people.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-falconer-article-on-syria-anniversary-december-20252025-12-08T00:00:00+00:00Minister Falconer article on Syria anniversary: December 2025The Minister for the Middle East writes about change across Syria, one year on since the fall of the Assad regime.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-welcome-syrian-efforts-to-build-constructive-relationships-with-its-neighbours-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-11-19T00:00:00+00:00We welcome Syrian efforts to build constructive relationships with its neighbours: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-will-continue-to-support-the-syrian-government-as-it-fulfils-its-commitments-to-build-a-more-stable-free-and-prosperous-future-for-all-syrians-u2025-11-06T00:00:00+00:00We will continue to support the Syrian Government as it fulfils its commitments to build a more stable, free, and prosperous future for all Syrians: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security CouncilUK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.