Civil peace must be the guiding principle of government action during the next period, and it is necessary to disseminate a national and inclusive media discourse, in addition to strengthening national unity and overcoming all divisions, the president said in remarks quoted by the official news agency SANA during the first meeting of the Executive Branch.

He stressed the importance of integrating ministerial work to develop emergency plans that stimulate the economy, positively impacting the daily needs of citizens.

Al-Shara also addressed the reconstruction process and the development of strategic plans to organize and revive destroyed urban centers, and to take into account Syrian culture and identity in urban development.

Repairing the economic and financial systems requires urgent action to provide a secure investment environment that transforms challenges into massive investment opportunities that boost the economy, he indicated.

The ministers’ interventions during the meeting focused on internal and external issues affecting citizens’ lives, economic sanctions, the recovery and reconstruction process, particularly the need for a national and professional army, and limiting weapons to the sole possession of state-owned weapons.

The need to complete the implementation of the agreement to integrate the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and armed groups in the southern Syrian province of Sweida into Syrian state institutions was emphasized.

The ministers presented proposals, plans, and visions for infrastructure rehabilitation in the sectors of public works, housing, agriculture, energy, and transportation. On March 29, the executive branch that will govern Syria during the five-year transition phase established in the Constitutional Declaration was announced.

The 23-member ministerial lineup faces serious challenges, particularly related to sectarian violence, religious divisions, and the widespread devastation caused by 14 years of war.

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