Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has formed a new government comprising 23 ministers from various backgrounds to promote inclusivity in the wake of criticisms on previous appointments. The cabinet includes representatives from ethnic and religious minorities, reflecting wider segments of society. Notable appointments include Alawite, Druze, and the first woman in a ministerial role. This shift comes as Syria faces pressure from the international community for a more representative government following recent violence against Alawite civilians.
The formation of a new government today is a declaration of our joint will to build a new state, al-Sharaa said in a speech marking the formation of the government.
Al Jazeera's Resul Sardar, reporting from Beirut, Lebanon, said al-Sharaa was trying to show Syrians and the world the new government is reflecting the diversity of Syria.
Syria's new rulers have been under pressure from the West and Arab countries to form a government that is more inclusive of the country's diverse ethnic and religious communities.
Veteran opposition figure Hind Kabawat, a member of Syria's Christian minority and longtime al-Assad opponent, was named social affairs and labour minister, the first woman to be appointed by al-Sharaa.
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