UK in Syria news feed

Human rights in Syria

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:29:38 GMT

As a member of the United Nations it is our obligation to promote: 'the universal respect for, and observance of the human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion'.

Education and training seminar

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:40:59 GMT

The focus of the “British Education and Training Seminar” on 14 October 2009 is creating links between Syrian and British institutions and businesses.

E3 at IAEA Board of Governors meeting

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:30:22 GMT

The United Kingdom, France and Germany delivered a strong statement in support of the IAEA's work on the Iranian nuclear programme following talks in Frankfurt with the US, Russia and China on 2 September.

Essential that Iran re-engage with IAEA

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:02:56 GMT

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors are meeting in Vienna from 7-11 September to discuss a range of issues, including Iran and Syria's nuclear programmes.

Applications invited for Chevening Scholarships, 2010

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:49:49 GMT

The British Embassy invites applications for its Chevening Scholarships for 2010.

Warmest wishes to Muslim communities at Ramadan

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:02:01 GMT

Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, has sent his warmest wishes to Muslim communities around the world for the holy month of Ramadan.

Ivan Lewis visiting Syria

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:18:52 GMT

Ivan Lewis MP, Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs visiting Syria

Growing depth and breadth of relationship with Syria

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:21:30 GMT

Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, met the Foreign Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, Walid al-Muallem, on 24 July 2009.

Growing depth and breadth of relationship with Syria

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:59:23 GMT

Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, met the Foreign Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, Walid al-Muallem, on 24 July and spoke of the vitally important relationship between the two countries.

Ministerial Visit to Damascus

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:16:16 GMT

Bill Rammell, MP the FCO Minister of State with responsibility for the Middle East will be visiting Damascus on Wednesday 01 April 2009 for two days.