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Blair in secret overture to Damascus
By Roula Khalaf and James Blitz in London

Published: October 31 2006 18:49 | Last updated: November 1 2006 01:34

Tony Blair, Britain�s prime minister, has launched a secret diplomatic move to prise Syria away from its support for radical Middle East groups and policies.

In an initiative that departs from the US policy of isolating Syria, Mr Blair this week sent Sir Nigel Sheinwald, his most senior foreign policy adviser, to Damascus where he met Bashar al-Assad, the president, and other senior figures in the regime.

Downing Street and the Syrian government confirmed on Tuesday night that Sir Nigel, one of Mr Blair�s closest aides, met Mr Assad on Monday.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/bd8ad28a-690f-11db-b4c2-0000779e2340.html

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