Syria’s Transitional President announces formation of new government
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced on Saturday the formation of the Syrian transitional government, describing the move as “a declaration of our shared determination to build a new state.”
In a speech at the People’s Palace in Damascus during the announcement ceremony, al-Sharaa emphasized that Syria faces immense challenges requiring unity and cohesion.
He stressed on key government priorities, including fighting corruption. “We will not allow corruption to infiltrate our institutions,” he stated, highlighting the government’s commitment to accountability and transparency, and rebuilding state institutions with a focus on education and healthcare.
He emphasized attracting Syrian professionals from abroad to drive development, and efforts to revitalize industry, protect national production, and create a favorable investment climate.
He also noted that the new government seeks measures to strengthen the Syrian currency and prevent financial manipulation, and prioritize citizen protection and national stability.
He highlighted that a new ministry for Sports and Youth was established to empower young people and a Ministry of emergency and disaster management to ensure swift crisis response.
Al-Sharaa affirmed the importance of building a strong military to safeguard Syria.
Following al-Sharaa’s address, members of the new government took their oaths of office, introducing their roles:
Asaad al-Shaibani – Minister of Foreign Affairs
Murhaf Abu Qasra – Minister of Defense
Anas Khattab – Minister of Interior
Mazhar al-Wais – Minister of Justice
Muhammad Abu al-Khair Shukri – Minister of Religious Endowments
Marwan al-Halabi – Minister of Higher Education
Hind Qabawat – Minister of Social Affairs and Labor
Muhammad al-Bashir – Minister of Energy
Muhammad Yusr Barnieh – Minister of Finance
Nidal al-Shaar – Minister of Economy
Musab Nazzal al-Ali – Minister of Health
Muhammad Anjarani – Minister of Local Administration
Raed al-Saleh – Minister of Emergency and Disaster
Abd al-Salam Haykal – Minister of Communications and Information Technology
Amjad Badr – Minister of Agriculture
Muhammad Abd al-Rahman al-Turko – Minister of Education
Mustafa Abd al-Razzaq – Minister of Public Works and Housing
Muhammad Saleh – Minister of Culture
Muhammad Sameh Hamed – Minister of Sports and Youth
Mazen al-Salehani – Minister of Tourism
Muhammad Iskaf – Minister of Administrative Development
Yarab Badr – Minister of Transport
Hamza Mustafa – Minister of Information