Syria New Government
- Syria's President Ahmad Alsharaa announced a new transitional government on Saturday, appointing 23 ministers.
- At the declaration ceremony, President Alsharaa reiterated the government's commitment to rebuilding state institutions with responsibility and transparency.
- We are witnessing the beginning of a new phase of our national path, and the formation of this government represents our shared will to build a new state.
Syria Forms New transitional Government Four Months After Assad’s Removal
Table of Contents
- Syria Forms New transitional Government Four Months After Assad’s Removal
- Syria Forms New Transitional Government: A Q&A
- What is the significance of the new transitional government in Syria?
- Who is leading the new transitional government?
- How many ministers are in the new transitional government?
- What are the key priorities of the new government?
- What are some of the key ministerial appointments?
- What happened before the formation of this transitional government?
- Are all groups represented in the new government?
- Timeline of Events
Syria’s President Ahmad Alsharaa announced a new transitional government on Saturday, appointing 23 ministers. The move is seen as a key milestone in the transition following the removal of the Assad regime.
At the declaration ceremony, President Alsharaa reiterated the government’s commitment to rebuilding state institutions with responsibility and transparency.
We are witnessing the beginning of a new phase of our national path, and the formation of this government represents our shared will to build a new state.President Ahmad Alsharaa
Alsharaa, speaking at the Damascus presidential palace, also stated:
This government will work to expand the perspectives in education and health, and we will not allow corruption to insinuate itself in our institutions.President Ahmad Alsharaa
He added that the executive branch will reconstruct state institutions on the basis of responsibility and transparency.
The new government consists of 23 ministers, including at least one woman.
Key Ministerial Appointments
The newly formed government includes the following appointments:
- Murhaf Abu Qasra, Minister of Defense
- Anas Khattab, Minister of the Interior
- asad al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Mazhar al-Wais, Minister of Justice
- Marwan Al-Halabi, Minister of Higher Education
- Hind Kabawat, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor
- Mohammad Abu al-Khair Shukri, Minister of Religious Equipment (Awqaf)
- Hamzah Mustafa, Minister of Information
- Yarob Badr, Minister of Transport
- Mohammad Eskaf, Minister of Administrative Development
- Mazen Al-Salhani, Minister of Tourism
- Mohammad Sameh Hamad, Minister of Youth and Sport
- Mohammad Saleh, Minister of Culture
- Mustafa Abdul Razzaq, Minister of Public Works and Housing
- Mohammad Abdul Rahman Turko, minister of Education
- Amjad Badr, Minister of Agriculture
- Abdul Salam Haykal, minister of Communications and Information Technology
- Raed Al-Saleh, Minister of Emergency and Disasters Management
- Mohammad Anjarrani, Minister of Local Administration
- Musab Nazzal al-Aali, Minister of Health
- Nidal al-Shaar, Minister of Economy
- Mohammad Yusr Barnieh, Minister of Finance
- Mohammad Al-Bashir, Minister of Energy
The ministers were sworn in before President Alsharaa. The transitional government follows an interim government led by Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Bashir, which was appointed for three months after the Assad regime was overthrown in December by opposition forces led by Alsharaa. Alsharaa was declared president for a transition period in late January.
notably, the government does not include members of the U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) or the autonomous civil administration in northeast Syria. However,earlier this month,Al-Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi signed a deal in Damascus for a nationwide ceasefire and the merging of the SDF into the Syrian army.
Syria Forms New Transitional Government: A Q&A
What is the significance of the new transitional government in Syria?
Syria’s President Ahmad Alsharaa announced a new transitional government on March 29, 2025.this move is a key milestone following the removal of the Assad regime, marking a significant step toward rebuilding the country.
Who is leading the new transitional government?
The transitional government is led by President Ahmad Alsharaa.
How many ministers are in the new transitional government?
The new government consists of 23 ministers, including at least one woman.
What are the key priorities of the new government?
President Alsharaa stated the government’s commitment to:
Rebuilding state institutions with obligation and transparency.
Expanding perspectives in education and health.
Combating corruption within institutions.
What are some of the key ministerial appointments?
the new government includes ministers for various sectors. Some critical appointments include:
Minister of Defense: Murhaf Abu Qasra
Minister of the Interior: Anas Khattab
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Asad al-Shaibani
Minister of Justice: Mazhar al-Wais
Minister of Education: Mohammad Abdul Rahman Turko
What happened before the formation of this transitional government?
The transitional government follows an interim government led by Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Bashir, which was appointed for three months after the Assad regime was overthrown in December by opposition forces led by Alsharaa. Alsharaa was declared president for a transition period in late January.
Are all groups represented in the new government?
The government does not include members of the U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) or the autonomous civil governance in northeast Syria. However, Al-Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi signed a deal earlier in the month for a nationwide ceasefire and the merging of the SDF into the Syrian army.
Timeline of Events
| Date | event |
| —————– | ———————————————————————- |
| December (prior year) | Assad regime overthrown,interim government formed |
| Late January | Ahmad Alsharaa declared president for a transition period |
| Early March | Ceasefire agreement and SDF merging into the Syrian army signed |
| March 29,2025 | New transitional government announced with 23 ministers sworn in |