Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani met with the United Kingdom’s envoy to Syria in Damascus on 29 June. The two officials reviewed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation across economic, humanitarian and political fields. Both sides underscored the need to bolster support for the Syrian population as the country moves into the reconstruction phase after years of conflict, according to state media reports. Specific initiatives or funding commitments were not disclosed, but the discussions aimed to align British and Syrian efforts in facilitating recovery and rebuilding critical infrastructure.