After taking power by HTS
Syrian head of state: new elections possible in four to five years
It is his first television interview after Ahmed al-Sharaa was appointed Syria’s temporary president. He evades questions about the future of the government.
According to the head of the interim state, the first presidential election after the change of power in Syria will only take place in four to five years. In a first interview on Syrian television after his appointment, Ahmed al-Sharaa vaguely commented on the political future of the country.
The future government will represent Syria, but are primarily based on the competence of individuals, said Al-Sharaa. “The country has no law to regulate political parties. I try to protect Syria from quotas.” The country is politically fragmented and divided denominational after over a decade. Al-Sharaa evaluated further inquiries from television journalists.
Syria’s head of state wants to reform economy
He also explained to concentrate on a reform of the Syrian economy. The corruption of the old government had severely affected the economic situation, said the interim president. “We have to reform many institutions to create a successful economy and make the country attractive for investments.” The aim is also that many Syrians decide to return to their country.
More than eight weeks ago, a rebel alliance led by the Islamist organization Haiat Tahrir al-Scham (HTS) long-term power holder Bashar al-Assad. Al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Dscholani under his combat name, led the HTS. The former commander has been moderately moderate since the change of power. The transitional government was largely shaped from previous HTS officials.
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Source: Stern
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