Fatchett arrives in Damascus

British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Derek Fatchett arrived in Damascus on Tuesday night in a visit to Syria. At Damascus airport, he was welcomed by the Minister of state for Foreign affairs Nasser Qaddour, high ranking foreign ministry officials and the British ambassador in Damascus, SANA reported.

In an arrival statement to SANA, Fatchett expressed happiness to be in Damascus. He said he will " have the chance to discuss in developing bilateral relations between Syria and Britain." I will also discuss with Syrian officials the situation in the region, issues of mutual concern. We are in Britain concerned with knowing about the Syrian view points towards these issues, he commented.