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The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Ankara, Jill Morris, said Türkiye’s role in developments in Syria has been “absolutely critical,” praising Ankara’s leadership in helping steer the country away from conflict.
Speaking at the Bosphorus Summit in Istanbul on Friday, Morris said the pace of change in Syria “away from conflict is very encouraging.”
“We pay tribute to the role of Türkiye’s leadership,” Morris said, noting that the UK welcomes recent Syrian government steps toward political transition, including indirect elections.
She emphasized that transparency and inclusion remain essential to gaining the confidence of the Syrian people.
“Against this backdrop of increasing global conflict and polarization, the United Kingdom and Türkiye, steadfast NATO allies at either end of the European continent, are deepening collaboration to tackle shared challenges,” she added.
Turning to the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Morris said the world had witnessed a disastrous conflict that resulted in “unfathomable human suffering.”
“But thankfully, we are now at a moment of hope thanks to the leadership of President Trump and the invaluable role played by Egypt and Qatar in developing the Gaza peace deal,” she said.
She noted that the first stage of a ceasefire offers Palestinians an opportunity to “begin to build a better future free from conflict.”
Morris urged the international community to seize the moment by developing transitional security arrangements and supporting reform programs.
She added that the U.K. remains committed to Gaza through humanitarian assistance, the deployment of staff to the civil-military coordination center, and partnerships with international and private sectors to mobilize investment for reconstruction.
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