Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has extended his congratulations to Ahmed Al-Sharaa on his appointment as the transitional president of Syria. The announcement was made on Wednesday as Syria ushered in a new administration and suspended the 2012 constitution. Taking to social media on Friday, Al-Sisi expressed his best wishes for Al-Sharaa, stating, “[wishes for his success in achieving the aspirations of the Syrian people toward greater progress and prosperity]”. Al-Sharaa, now at the helm of Syria’s new administration, presided over a pivotal meeting at the People’s Palace in Damascus on Wednesday, which included key military and revolutionary factions. Following the meeting, Hasan Abdel Ghani, spokesperson for the military operations administration, declared: “We announce the appointment of Commander Ahmed Al-Sharaa as the president of the country during the transitional phase. He will undertake the duties of the president of the Syrian Arab Republic and represent it in international forums”. The meeting concluded with a “Declaration of the Victory of the Syrian Revolution,” marking significant political changes. According to Abdel Ghani, these include Al-Sharaa’s appointment as transitional president, the suspension of the 2012 constitution, and the dissolution of entities linked to…
