Syrian President Announces Presidential Elections in Four Years Without Sectarian Quotas
December 6, 2025443 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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In a speech delivered at the Doha Forum on Saturday, Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara announced that presidential elections are scheduled for four years from now, in accordance with the constitutional framework. He underscored the necessity for state-building to focus on institutions rather than individual leaders.
Al-Shara highlighted that the Syrian government will include representatives from all sects, arguing that power-sharing based on sectarian or ethnic lines is a "significant error". He asserted that participation in governance will occur without any quotas. He noted that these elections are part of the transitional phase, reflecting on Syria's prolonged isolation over the past sixty years, and stated that current measures are aimed at serving public interests and enhancing national stability.
Addressing economic concerns, Al-Shara stated that the removal of U.S. sanctions would greatly benefit Syria's economy. He acknowledged support from the Trump administration regarding the lifting of these sanctions, while also indicating that any violations would be addressed.
On security matters, Al-Shara attributed recent unrest along the coast to remnants of the former regime, reiterating that Syria is a state governed by law that safeguards the rights of all citizens. He accused Israel of attempting to shift its own crises onto other countries, claiming that its apprehensions regarding Syria are unfounded and asserting that Syria is under external threat rather than being the aggressor. He mentioned ongoing discussions with Washington concerning Israel's withdrawal, cautioning against the establishment of a buffer zone amid current tensions.
Al-Shara highlighted that the Syrian government will include representatives from all sects, arguing that power-sharing based on sectarian or ethnic lines is a "significant error". He asserted that participation in governance will occur without any quotas. He noted that these elections are part of the transitional phase, reflecting on Syria's prolonged isolation over the past sixty years, and stated that current measures are aimed at serving public interests and enhancing national stability.
Addressing economic concerns, Al-Shara stated that the removal of U.S. sanctions would greatly benefit Syria's economy. He acknowledged support from the Trump administration regarding the lifting of these sanctions, while also indicating that any violations would be addressed.
On security matters, Al-Shara attributed recent unrest along the coast to remnants of the former regime, reiterating that Syria is a state governed by law that safeguards the rights of all citizens. He accused Israel of attempting to shift its own crises onto other countries, claiming that its apprehensions regarding Syria are unfounded and asserting that Syria is under external threat rather than being the aggressor. He mentioned ongoing discussions with Washington concerning Israel's withdrawal, cautioning against the establishment of a buffer zone amid current tensions.
