DAMASCUS, Jan 31 (NNN-SANA) – Syria’s newly appointed interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, outlined his administration’s roadmap, for the country’s transition, in his first address to the nation yesterday, pledging to establish a legislative framework and a national dialogue on Syria’s political future.
Speaking a day after his appointment, al-Sharaa announced the formation of a preparatory committee, tasked with selecting a temporary legislative council, following the dissolution of the previous parliament.
“I will establish a preparatory committee, to select a small-scale legislative council, that will fill this institutional void during the transitional period,” he stated.
The interim leader also revealed plans for a national dialogue conference, which he described as an “open platform for deliberations and consultations” among all segments of the Syrian society, to discuss the country’s political programme.
“In the coming days, we will announce the preparatory committee for the national dialogue conference, which will serve as a platform to exchange perspectives, and refine our upcoming political programme,” al-Sharaa said.
Furthermore, the president pledged to issue a constitutional declaration, once these initial steps are completed.
“Following these measures, we will present a constitutional declaration that will serve as the legal reference for the transitional phase,” he added.
Al-Sharaa’s address marks his administration’s first major political initiative, since taking power, signaling a move towards institutionalising the transition process, after the fall of the previous government in Dec, last year.– NNN-SANA
