Mohammed al-Jalali, the last prime minister under Bashar al-Assad’s regime, confirmed that the caretaker government now holds control over Syria’s strategic decisions. He emphasized that the handover of ministries was conducted smoothly without disrupting the workflow.
In an interview with Syria TV, Jalali noted that cooperation among various parties has ensured the uninterrupted provision of services in state institutions. He explained that former Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh was in Tartus at the time of the regime’s collapse, which prevented his attendance at the transitional government meeting.
Jalali further stated that Sabbagh had expressed his readiness to hand over the Foreign Ministry’s files, and that Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir has pledged to coordinate the affairs of foreign missions and the ministry effectively.
Reassuring the public, Jalali stressed that the salaries of Syrian state employees are secured through the Central Bank, ensuring there is no cause for concern.
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