DAMASCUS, Syria — British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met in Damascus on Saturday with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, marking the restoration of relations after 14 years of tension during Syria’s conflict and Assad family rule.

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The United Kingdom has formally restored diplomatic relations with Syria, marking a significant shift in foreign policy following the end of Bashar al-Assad’s 13-year rule. This development was solidified during British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s visit to Damascus, the first by a UK minister since 2011.