Damascus, SANA-Based on the powers granted to the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, and based on the supreme national interest, and keen to enhance national security and respond to security and political challenges in the coming period, President of the Republic decides the following:
1. The National Security Council shall be formed under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic. Its purpose is to coordinate and manage security and political policies.
2. The national security council consist of the following members:
1. The Minister of Foreign Affairs.
2. The Minister of Defense.
3. The Director of General Intelligence.
4. The Minister of Interior.
5. Two advisory seats, appointed by the President of the Republic based on competence and experience.
6. A specialized technical seat, appointed by the President of the Republic to oversee technical and scientific matters related to the minutes of the meeting.
3. The National Security Council shall meet periodically or at the invitation of the President of the Republic. Decisions related to national security and the challenges facing the state shall be made in consultation with its members.
4. The functions and working mechanisms of the National Security Council shall be determined by directives from the President of the Republic, in line with the supreme national interest and ensuring effective coordination between various agencies and institutions.
5. This decision shall be effective from the date of its issuance and shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for implementation.
MHD Ibrahim
