Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized the importance of establishing diplomatic contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) while maintaining their status as a proscribed terrorist organization. He pointed out the need for an inclusive and representative government, alongside securing chemical weapons and preventing ongoing violence in Syria. 'For all of those reasons, using all the channels that we have available, and those are diplomatic and of course intelligence-led channels, we seek to deal with HTS where we have to.'
Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, confirmed that the US had made direct contact with HTS and raised concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Syria. He underscored the necessity of providing aid to vulnerable populations while navigating the complexities of engaging with groups like HTS. This reflects a broader international challenge in balancing assistance and security concerns.
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