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<p>Engaging Bashar al-Assad in the absence of any evidence that his regime will change
its behaviour will not help Syrians or the region. We therefore do not support Syria's
readmission to the Arab League in current circumstances. Ahead of the decision to
re-admit Syria to the Arab League we encouraged Arab states to set firm conditions
on refugee return, detainee release and justice reform. We continue to encourage our
Arab partners that their further engagement is staggered and supportive of the conditions
set out in UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2254. The Foreign Secretary has
stated that the UK is disappointed with Syria's readmission to the Arab League; ultimately,
however, decisions on membership are for League members.</p>
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