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Starmer, al-Sharaa Discuss Migration and Counter-Terrorism in London

3/31/2026

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On March 31, 2026, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in London to discuss migration, border security, and cooperation on tackling people smuggling networks.
Starmer acknowledged the Syrian government's efforts against the Islamic State.
He highlighted advancements in UK-Syria counter-terrorism collaboration.
The meeting also addressed broader regional stability and economic concerns, according to a Downing Street spokesperson.

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On March 31, 2026, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in London to discuss migration, border security, and cooperation on tackling people smuggling networks.
Starmer acknowledged the Syrian government's efforts against the Islamic State.
He highlighted advancements in UK-Syria counter-terrorism collaboration.
The meeting also addressed broader regional stability and economic concerns, according to a Downing Street spokesperson.