Damascus, July 12 (SANA)Syrian ministers and officials have hailed the inaugural session of the new People’s Assembly as a national milestone in consolidating constitutional institutions and a new era defined by work, reconstruction and partnership in service of the nation and its citizens.

Information Minister: A new era for legislative work

Information MinisterKhaled Zaaroursaid the first session of the new Assembly since liberation represents an important milestone in completing the building of state institutions and restoring legislative work to its role of enacting laws, exercising oversight and discussing issues affecting Syrians’ lives and future.

The ministry will continue to cover the Assembly’s work with clarity and professionalism, making information available to the public and opening space for responsible debate that brings the legislature closer to citizens and strengthens trust in its performance, he said.

“We look forward to a council that makes law, accountability and citizen interest the foundation of its work and contributes to building a modern Syria on the basis of responsibility and institutions,” Zaarour added.

Justice Minister: A new phase for rule of law

Justice MinisterMazhar al-Waissaid the completion of the Constitutional Court and the launch of the Assembly mark the consolidation of constitutional institutions, heralding a phase in which the rule of law is entrenched on the basis of equal citizenship, the protection of rights, the strengthening of justice, and the continuation ofreconstructionand stability.

Finance Minister: Diverse expertise in new Assembly

Finance MinisterMohammed Yisr Barniehsaid the Assembly brings together economic, political, scientific and popular expertise representing various segments of society, and that the ministry looks forward to cooperating with the Assembly to supporteconomic recoveryand sustainable development.

A new chapter in Syria’s history

Endowments MinisterMohammed Abu al-Khair Shukrisaid the Assembly’s first session marks the beginning of a new chapter in Syria’s history, expressing hope it will be a milestone in the new Syria, defined by work, reconstruction and service to the nation.

Communications MinisterAbdul Salam Haykalsaid the Assembly’s launch represents a new era in representing Syrians’ will, stressing that integration between legislative and executive authorities is essential for state development.

Culture MinisterMohammed Yassin Salehsaid the first session marks the launch of a new Syrian era, for which the state has laid the groundwork by establishing a participatory approach and responsible dialogue between people’s representatives and the executive.

Damascus CountrysideGovernor Amer al-Sheikh said the first session since liberation represents a step toward restoring the legislative institution’s true role after years of marginalization.

ThePeople’s Assemblyheld its first session on Sunday in the presence of PresidentAhmad al-Sharaa, Higher Committee for Assembly Elections Chairman Mohammed al-Ahmad, 206 Assembly members and a number of ministers. Members took the oath of office and elected Abdul Hamid al-Awak as speaker, Mustafa Moussa as first deputy speaker, Madonna Bishara as second deputy speaker, and Mueyed Habib as secretary.

The session followsparliamentary electionsheld in June 2026, marking a new phase in Syria’s political path following the fall of the deposed regime in December 2024.