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Assad's Syrian PM Al-Jalali Ready to Cooperate with Opposition for Power Transition

Dec 8, 2024, 03:31 AM

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi Al-Jalali, part of the Assad regime, has announced his intention to remain in his position and facilitate a peaceful transition of power. In a statement released from his home, he expressed his readiness to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the Syrian people, emphasizing that he will not leave the country and is committed to ensuring the continuity of government operations. Al-Jalali also extended an olive branch to the opposition, calling for unity and cooperation for the future of Syria, stating that 'Syria is for all Syrians' and urging the preservation of state institutions. This comes in the wake of reports about the potential fall of the Assad government, with military sources indicating that the regime's leadership has been informed of its imminent collapse. Al-Jalali made it clear that he is not seeking any personal position or benefits.