When Britain Welcomed Bashar al-Assad - Tony Blair Courts Syrian President Ahead of Iraq War (2002)

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Between 15 and 18 December 2002, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his wife, Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad, visted the UK capital of London. British Prime Minister Tony Blair had decided to publically engage the Assad regime in the hope of firming up Syrian support for Britain's stance on issues including the Middle East peace process, international terrorism, and action against Saddam Hussein's Iraq. Assad's visit included receptions with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, and Queen Elizabeth II. This compilation features raw footage as well as broadcast reports on the broader political context of the visit.

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