Syrian National Dialogue Conference moves to fast-track temporary constitutional declaration for transitional phase

By Laith Al-Jnaidi and Mohammad Sio

DAMASCUS (AA) - The Syrian National Dialogue Conference has prioritized the swift adoption of a temporary constitutional declaration to ensure a stable transition and prevent a constitutional vacuum, according to its final statement released on Tuesday.

The statement, read before attendees at the conference held at the Presidential Palace in Damascus and attended by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, emphasized the acceleration of establishing legal and institutional frameworks to support state functions during the transitional period.

The conference also reaffirmed Syria’s territorial integrity and called for Israel’s withdrawal from Syrian land, rejecting any attempts to divide the country.

It stressed that all weapons must remain under state control and classified any armed groups operating outside official institutions as unlawful, a provision its neighbor Türkiye has stressed.

To further the constitutional process, the conference decided to form a committee tasked with drafting a permanent constitution that ensures a balance of governmental powers, justice, freedom, and equality.

It also moved to expedite the creation of a legislative council responsible for overseeing legislative functions based on competence and fair representation.