President of Syria
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The president of Syria (Arabic: رئيس سوريا), officially the president of the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic: رئيس الجمهورية العربية السورية), is the head of state of the Syrian Arab Republic. They are vested with sweeping powers that may be delegated, at their sole discretion to their vice presidents. They appoint and dismiss the prime minister and other members of the Council of Ministers (the cabinet) and military officers.[2] Bashar al-Assad is the 19th and current president of Syria. He entered the post on 17 July 2000. Bashar Al-Assad is the son of former president, Hafez al-Assad, who was the longest-serving president serving 29 years.
Quick Facts President of the Syrian Arab Republic رئيس الجمهورية العربية السورية, Style ...
President of the Syrian Arab Republic رئيس الجمهورية العربية السورية | |
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Executive branch of the Syrian Government | |
Style | Mr President (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
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Residence | Presidential Palace Tishreen Palace |
Seat | Damascus, Syria |
Appointer | Popular vote |
Term length | Seven years, renewable once[1] |
Inaugural holder | Subhi Barakat (French Mandate) Shukri al-Quwatli (current constitution) |
Formation | 17 April 1946; 78 years ago (1946-04-17) |
Deputy | Vice President |
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