Foreign Ministry says the new assembly is an important step towards an inclusive political process, stability and popular sovereignty in Syria.
Foreign Ministry says the new assembly is an important step towards an inclusive political process, stability and popular sovereignty in Syria. Türkiye has welcomed the convening of the first session of the People's Assembly of Syria, describing it as an important step toward advancing the political process in line with the legitimate rights and expectations of the Syrian people and establishing popular sovereignty.
In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said it believes the People's Assembly, which brings together different segments of Syrian society, will make a valuable contribution to efforts to establish stability, security and prosperity in the country through an inclusive system of governance. The ministry also expressed confidence that the assembly will effectively carry out its legislative responsibilities in shaping Syria's future.
"We will continue to support the Syrian people in their efforts to build a prosperous future on the basis of Syria's territorial integrity and unity," the ministry said. Türkiye, regional countries condemn Damascus bomb blastsSeveral Cabinet ministers and officials attended Sunday’s parliamentary session, which came a week after an initial date was postponed.
Lawmakers took the constitutional oath before Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and the assembly is expected to elect members of its presidential bureau.s inaugural session came days after the full composition of the People's Assembly was finalised after Sharaa issued a decree listing all assembly members, including the supplementary one-third appointed by the president. The new parliament consists of 210 members, with 140 elected through electoral bodies across Syria's provinces, while Sharaa appointed 70 members, in line with the country’s temporary electoral system.
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