Syria’s newly elected parliament to hold first session Monday

Syria’s newly elected parliament will convene its first session on Monday following a presidential decree announcing the final composition of the assembly, including the appointed one‑third of members, the head of the country’s parliamentary election committee said Wednesday. The session marks the first parliamentary meeting since the ouster of the Bashar al‑Assad regime in October 2024.

Appointments and representation

At a press conference, Mohammed Taha Al‑Ahmad, chairman of the Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections, formally invited lawmakers to attend the inaugural session. He said the parliament’s term, under the constitutional declaration, will last two and a half years, or 30 months, with the possibility of extension. The appointment of the final one‑third of lawmakers aimed to create “a blend of those who sacrificed and contributed to the victory and national experts and professionals,” while also strengthening women’s representation in recognition of their role in “achieving victory and toppling the former regime.” Women account for 15 of the 70 appointed members.

Inaugural session

The final bloc includes 23 prominent public figures and 47 professionals and experts, among them 12 members with master’s degrees and 17 with doctorates. The session will be held in Damascus, marking the first parliamentary gathering under the new administration led by President Ahmad al‑Sharaa. For Türkiye, which has supported Syria’s political transition and has worked to normalise relations with the new Syrian government, the convening of parliament is a positive step toward institutional stability. Ankara has called for a democratic transition that includes all segments of Syrian society.