Syria’s Transitional Government Formed, Led by PM Mohammed al-Bashir
Syria Forms Transitional Government, Prime Minister Expected to be Named
Damascus – Syria is taking its first steps towards a new era with teh formation of a transitional government. mohammed al-Bashir is expected to be named Prime Minister, tasked with leading the contry through this critical period.
Al Jazeera reports that al-Bashir will be responsible for assembling a new cabinet to manage the transition. This comes as the powerful HTS (Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham) militant group has hinted at its intention to take control of the transitional government, though no specific timeline has been announced.
“Our forces will soon complete control over the capital adn safeguard public property, and the new government will begin its work immediately after its formation,” a statement from the opposition group’s military operations center read on its Telegram channel.
Meanwhile, outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali, who remains in office to oversee government functions until the transition is complete, stated that most cabinet ministers are still working from their offices in Damascus.
“We are working to ensure a swift and smooth transition,” al-Jalali told Sky News Arabia TV. He also noted an improvement in the security situation compared to previous days.
On Sunday, al-Jalali affirmed the government’s readiness to hand over power to whomever the Syrian people choose as their leader.
“I will not resign,and I have no intention of resigning. I hope to guarantee the continuity of public authority, institutions, and state apparatus peacefully, as well as ensure the safety and security of all citizens,” he saeid in a video statement.
Syria Embraces New Chapter with Transitional Government; Al-Bashir Set to Lead
Damascus stands on the brink of a new political dawn as a transitional government takes shape, with Mohammed al-Bashir poised to be named Prime Minister. Al-Bashir will be entrusted with the monumental task of forming a cabinet and navigating Syria through this critical juncture in its history.
This development unfolds against the backdrop of the powerful militant group HTS (Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham) declaring its intention to seize control of the transitional government. While no concrete timeline has been offered, HTS’s military operations center issued a statement on Telegram affirming their imminent takeover of the capital and the subsequent formation of the new government.
Outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed ghazi al-Jalali,who continues to oversee government functions during this transition,reassured the public that moast cabinet ministers are still operational in Damascus. Speaking to Sky News Arabia TV, al-Jalali emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring a seamless and expedited handover of power. He also highlighted an betterment in the security situation compared to recent days.
On Sunday, al-Jalali reaffirmed the government’s willingness to cede power to the chosen leader of the Syrian people: “I will not resign, and I have no intention of resigning. I hope to guarantee the continuity of public authority, institutions, and state apparatus peacefully, as well as ensure the safety and security of all citizens,” he stated in a video address.