00:00How significant is this diplomatic visit and the UK pledging nearly £95 million in aid to Syria?
00:08First of all, thank you for having me again.
00:11About the visit, this marked the very first British ministerial visit to Damascus in 14 years, signalling a major shift in Western policy.
00:21The £94.5 million aid pledge focused on humanitarian relief, education, recovery and also refugee support is part of a border effort to stabilise Syria and promote inclusive governance.
00:37This also comes aligned with the removal of previous UK sanctions, also the removal of USA sanctions.
00:47So it's a joint effort for a better stabilised Syria and promoting for inclusive governance.
