Pedersen Welcomes Formation of Syria’s Higher Committee for People's Assembly Elections

Welat TV – Erbil | June 15, 2025

The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, welcomed the presidential decree issued by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, which provides for the formation of a Higher Committee for the Elections of the People’s Assembly.

In a statement shared via his official account on X on Sunday, June 15, 2025, Pedersen expressed his anticipation to engage with Syrians from across society to hear their views on the recent developments and broader aspirations regarding the political process in the country.

Pedersen reiterated his readiness to continue cooperating with the Syrian authorities and the newly formed Higher Election Committee, describing the move as a significant part of Syria’s political track.

The presidential decree, Decree No. 66 of 2025, appoints Mohammad Taha Al-Ahmad as the head of the new committee.

The committee has been tasked with overseeing the formation of sub-electoral bodies, which will in turn supervise the election of two-thirds of the members of the People's Assembly.

According to the decree, the People's Assembly will consist of 150 members, distributed among provinces based on population, and categorized into “dignitaries” and “intellectuals”, in accordance with criteria set by the Higher Election Committee.

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