World · 1 April 2026
King Charles, Starmer meet Syrian President in London
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The UK aims to assist Syria's economic recovery and support political transition, alongside reducing illegal migration. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa made his first official London visit on Tuesday, meeting King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Discussions included reopening the Strait of Hormuz, tackling people smuggling networks, and progress on counter-terrorism efforts.
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