Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa Announces Formation of New Transitional Government
3/30/2025 10:41:31 AM
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government late Saturday, reaffirming his commitment to "building a strong and stable state".
Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani and Defence Minister Mourhaf Abu Qasra will retain their positions in the new government.
Anas Khattab, the head of general intelligence, has been appointed interior minister. Mohammed Yosr Bernieh was named finance minister.
Veteran opposition figure Hind Kabawat was named social affairs and labour minister, the first woman to be appointed the Islamist Sharaa.
Kabawat, a member of Syria's Christian minority and longtime opponent of ousted strongman Bashar al-Assad, was a member of the preparatory committee for the national dialogue conference held in February.
Day to day affairs in Syria have been administered by a ministerial team since Assad was ousted by Islamist rebels on December 8.
Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani and Defence Minister Mourhaf Abu Qasra will retain their positions in the new government.
Anas Khattab, the head of general intelligence, has been appointed interior minister. Mohammed Yosr Bernieh was named finance minister.
Veteran opposition figure Hind Kabawat was named social affairs and labour minister, the first woman to be appointed the Islamist Sharaa.
Kabawat, a member of Syria's Christian minority and longtime opponent of ousted strongman Bashar al-Assad, was a member of the preparatory committee for the national dialogue conference held in February.
Day to day affairs in Syria have been administered by a ministerial team since Assad was ousted by Islamist rebels on December 8.