Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa says improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.
- Syria’s president has called on lawmakers to put “national interest above all” as the newly appointed transitional parliament convenes for its inaugural session.
- Members of the parliament took the constitutional oath in Damascus on Sunday, more than 18 months after longtime authoritarian ruler Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now Syria’s president.
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- President Ahmed al-Sharaa says improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.
- Syria’s president has called on lawmakers to put “national interest above all” as the newly appointed transitional parliament convenes for its inaugural session.
- Members of the parliament took the constitutional oath in Damascus on Sunday, more than 18 months after longtime authoritarian ruler Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now Syria’s president.
Sources: Al Jazeera