Syria's Al Shara says he may run in future election to finish carrying out his plans
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara on Tuesday said he had not decided whether to run in a future election but would do so if he believed he needed to stay in office to carry out his plans. Asked by The National during an Atlantic Council event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly whether he would stand for re-election after Syria ’s transitional period, Mr Al Shara said he had three years…
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, during a recent Atlantic Council event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, expressed uncertainty about his decision to run in future elections. Mr. Al Shara, who has three years left in his term, currently focuses on serving the Syrian people. However, if remaining in office is necessary to complete his plans, he indicated that he would nominate himself for re-election.
The president criticized Israel's strikes on Syria, questioning their impact on Israeli security. He jokingly suggested President Donald Trump give Israel New Jersey instead of the Golan Heights, which is owned by its own people. Regarding Lebanon, Al Shara stated that Syria aims to strengthen the government and state control over all weapons.
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