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Posted on March 31, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa in London on March 31, discussing migration, border security, returns cooperation, counter‑terrorism and regional stability, while welcoming Syria’s steps against Islamic State and enhanced UK‑Syria security ties.
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed migration and closer cooperation on returns, border security and tackling people smuggling networks in a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in London, said Starmer's office on Tuesday.
Starmer welcomed steps taken by the Syrian government against the Islamic State and progress on UK-Syria counter-terrorism cooperation, while also addressing wider regional stability and economic issues, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
(Reporting by Sarah Young, writing by Sam Tabahriti)
Keir Starmer discussed migration, border security, returns cooperation, and people smuggling networks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
The meeting took place in London, according to Starmer's office.
Starmer welcomed Syria's actions against Islamic State and progress on UK-Syria counter-terrorism cooperation.
Yes, Starmer also addressed wider regional stability and economic issues with the Syrian president.
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