Britain's Foreign Minister David Lammy said London had established diplomatic contact with HTS rebel group that led the offensive against Mr Assad
Lammy said,
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”HTS remain "a proscribed terrorist organisation but we can have diplomatic contact and so we do have diplomatic contact"
The UK also announced it would release 50 million pounds ($99 million) of humanitarian aid for "the most vulnerable" Syrians in Syria and in neighbouring Lebanon and Jordan
Lammy added,
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"We're committed to supporting the Syrian people as they chart a new course
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"Today I spoke with Antony Blinken to discuss our efforts with partners to support a more hopeful, secure and peaceful Syria”
"We have collectively agreed principles required to support a Syrian-led transitional political process"
Türkiye
On Saturday, Türkiye also reopened its embassy in Damascus after 12 years Türkiye was a major player in Syria's conflict, holding considerable sway in the north-west and financing armed rebel groups there
Defence Minister Yasar Guler said on Sunday, according to Turkish media reports
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"Türkiye was ready to provide military support to the new Islamist-led government set up by the rebels if requested"
Guler added,
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"The new leadership should be given "a chance"
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"Ankara was "ready to provide the necessary support" if needed"
France
France said a four-strong diplomatic team would arrive in Damascus on Tuesday, acting Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said,
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to "retake possession of our real estate" as well as "establishing initial contact" with the new authorities
Barrot added,
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They would also be "evaluating the urgent needs of the population"
