Written questions

Syria: Religious Freedom

Commons · Question 20586 · Tabled 17 Dec 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 6 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will have discussions with the new government of Syria on protecting the human rights of (a) Muslim minorities and (b) Christian minorities.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 6 Jan 2025

The FCDO has consistently underlined the importance of protecting all civilians, including religious and ethnic minorities, publicly and in our engagement with regional and international partners. The UK joined talks in Aqaba on 14 December, hosted by Jor...