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 discussed his potential future participation in elections during an event at the Atlantic Council, separate from The National. The Syrian leader, who has three years remaining in his term, emphasized his commitment to governing and serving the people. Al Shara stated that he had not contemplated running for re-election, noting that governing is "really tiresome."
If staying in power was essential to complete his plans, Al Shara expressed a willingness to nominate himself. He criticized Israel's strikes on Syria, questioning whether such actions made Israelis safer. Al Shara also shared a lighthearted anecdote about joking with US President Donald Trump about the US recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, suggesting an alternative solution.
Regarding Lebanon, Al Shara outlined his vision for strengthening the government and its institutions, including taking control of all weapons in the Lebanese state.
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