Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government on Saturday, pledging to build a stable state.
Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani and Defence Minister Mourhaf Abu Qasra retained their positions, while intelligence chief Anas Khattab was appointed interior minister.
Mohammed Yosr Bernieh will serve as finance minister. Hind Kabawat, a veteran opposition figure and member of Syria’s Christian minority, was named social affairs and labor minister, becoming the first woman in Sharaa’s cabinet.
Syria has been governed by a ministerial team since former President Bashar al-Assad was ousted on December 8.
