“We want to see an inclusive, representative government,” Mr. Lammy said. We want to make sure that there is no further bloodshed and that chemical weapons stocks are kept safe.
“For all those reasons, we try to deal with HTS where we have to, using all the channels that we have available, which are diplomatic and, of course, intelligence-led channels.”
In the meanwhile, France said on Sunday that it will send a diplomatic team to Syria in order to establish first communication with the rebels.
With allies considering removing sanctions and becoming involved, the French mission would be the first from a Western nation.
In its most recent attempt to set itself up to play a significant part in Syria’s future, Turkey also volunteered on Sunday to provide military training to the Islamist-led rebels in control of the nation.
Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said that his nation will provide the assistance “if the new administration requests it.”
