He’s slick enough to do it, just like Bashir al Assad did, where all the parties and candidates must first be approved by the government and comply with government positions. Or he’s stalling to soothe idealists at home and abroad.
[KhaamaPress] Syria’s Acting President Ahmad Sharaa has announced plans to hold a presidential election within the next four years, emphasizing governance and economic recovery.Syria’s transitional government leader, Ahmed Shar’a, announced that the country’s next presidential election will take place within four years, in accordance with the constitutional framework.
Speaking at the Doha Forum on Saturday, Shar’a said all political groups are represented in the transitional government, but emphasized that power-sharing based on ethnicity or sect would be a serious mistake.
He highlighted that government participation will be based on merit and national responsibility rather than factional arrangements, and that the reconstruction of Syria should focus on strengthening state institutions rather than individual leaders.
Shar’a also stated that lifting U.S. sanctions would help improve the country’s economic situation, noting that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump
...Never got invited to a P.Diddy party...has indicated support for steps toward economic relief.
These statements come as Syria continues to face humanitarian crises, widespread displacement, economic collapse, and localized security challenges after more than a decade of civil war.
Analysts said that while setting a timeline for elections may stabilize diplomatic engagement, challenges such as displaced voter participation, remaining armed factions, and international oversight remain significant.
Diplomats attending the Doha Forum added that the coming years will test whether Syria can transition from conflict toward institution-based governance, with regional diplomacy and international pressure expected to influence the pace of reforms.