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Syrian Ambassador called to FCO over allegations of Syrian Embassy intimidation
FCO spokesperson on meeting between Syrian Ambassador Dr Sami Khiyami and FCO Middle East Director Christian Turner.
An FCO Spokesperson said:
“On 28 June, Syrian Ambassador Dr Sami Khiyami was invited in to see the FCO Middle East Director Christian Turner. Mr Turner made clear our strong concerns about the media allegations that a diplomat at the Syrian Embassy has been intimidating Syrians in Britain. Any such activity would amount to a clear breach of acceptable behaviour. If such claims were substantiated, the Foreign Office would respond swiftly and appropriately.”