The Commander-in-Chief of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, confirmed that “the next government in Syria will include holding elections,” explaining that “the Ministry of Defense will dissolve all armed factions in the next stage.”
Al-Sharaa added, “Committees and councils will be formed concerned with re-studying the constitution, and that the form of authority is left to the decisions of experts, legal experts, and the Syrian people, and competence and ability will be the basis for evaluation in the next state.”
Regarding the armed factions, Al-Sharaa said, “The Ministry of Defense in the transitional government will dissolve them and there will be no weapons outside the authority of the Syrian state.”
Regarding reform and reconstruction, Al-Sharaa said, “The transitional government has systematic plans to remedy the systematic destruction, and that the goals of the new administration are clear and its plans are ready for construction and development.”
In his response to his intention to run for the presidency, Al-Sharaa stressed that “if the Syrians do not ask for it, he will be comfortable,” explaining that “the next stage is the stage of construction and stability and not being drawn into conflicts that may lead to more destruction.”
Regarding the internal situation, Ahmed Al-Sharaa said: “We are working to meet the main needs of the Syrians. There is an abundance of food and Al-Assad has been systematically depriving the Syrians of it. There is a real tragedy and we have plans to address these issues until we finish collecting data.”
He pointed out that “there is systematic destruction of the agricultural and industrial sectors and banks. The regime did not build a state, but rather a farm, and the scale of the thefts is large, and documents will be presented to prove this,” stressing that “the production of Captagon in Syria will be put to an end.”
He pointed out that “the Israeli arguments have become weak and do not justify their recent transgressions, and the Israelis have clearly crossed the lines of engagement in Syria, which threatens an unjustified escalation in the region,” stressing that “the exhausted Syrian situation after years of war and conflicts does not allow entering into any conflicts.” New.”
He said: “The priority at this stage is rebuilding and stability, and not being drawn into conflicts that may lead to more destruction.”
Al-Sharaa called on “the international community to intervene urgently and assume its responsibilities regarding this escalation,” stressing “the importance of controlling the situation in the region and respecting Syrian sovereignty.”
The final statement of the Aqaba meeting on Syria announced support for a peaceful political transition process in which all political forces in Syria are represented.
“Ahmed Al-Sharaa” informs Pedersen of the necessity of reconsidering Resolution 2254 to fit it with the new reality of Syria
The Commander-in-Chief of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, discussed with the UN envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, in Damascus, issues related to the political scene, the problems of the Syrians, and economic development.
Al-Sharaa stressed, “the importance of rapid and effective cooperation to address Syrian issues and the need to focus on Syria’s territorial integrity, reconstruction, and achieving economic development.”
He stressed “the necessity of dealing with caution and precision in the stages of transition and rehabilitating institutions to build a strong and effective system. In addition, the importance of providing a safe environment for the return of refugees and providing economic and political support for that was emphasized.”
He pointed out, “It is necessary to implement these steps with great care and accuracy, without haste, and under the supervision of specialized teams, so that they can be achieved in the best possible way.”
Halevy: We do not interfere in Syrian affairs, and our deployment was to prevent terrorists from establishing themselves on our borders
Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy stated, during a visit to the Golan Heights, that “Israel does not interfere in what is happening in Syria, noting that the army has deployed in the Golan to prevent the positioning of terrorist elements.”
Yesterday, Friday, Halevy conducted “an assessment of the situation and a field tour with the Commander of the Northern Command, the Commander of the 210th Division and other leaders from the General Staff Forum.”
He added: “We do not interfere in what is happening in Syria, and we have no intention of managing Syria’s affairs. But we intervene categorically and directly with regard to the security of Israeli citizens here in the towns behind us in the Golan Heights.”
He stressed, “We do this professionally, correctly, and firmly.” I believe that the preparations along the border, from Mount Hermon to the meeting point of the Israeli-Syrian-Jordanian border, are correct and good preparations.”
Washington admits to its direct contact with “Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham” and Syrian armed factions during the “overthrow of Assad” operation“
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said, “American officials were in direct contact with the Syrian opposition group that led the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s government.”
At a press conference in Aqaba, Jordan, Blinken refused to discuss the details of these contacts, but said that “it is important for the United States to deliver messages to the group regarding its behavior and how it intends to manage the transitional period.”
Blinken said: “Yes, we are in contact with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and other parties.”
He added: “Our message to the Syrian people is: We want them to succeed and we are ready to help them achieve that.”
Last updated: December 16, 2024 – 13:48
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