Deputy Prime Minister of Syria
Senior member of the Syrian government / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The deputy prime minister of Syria (Arabic: نائب رئيس الوزراء السوري) is the deputy to the prime minister of Syria, who is head of the government of Syria, and a member of the Council of Ministers. The deputy prime minister is the second highest-ranking member of the Council of Ministers. In the semi-presidential system of government, the prime minister is treated as the "first among equals" in the cabinet; the position of deputy prime minister is used to bring political stability and strength within a government or in times of national emergency, when a proper chain of command is necessary. As of 2023, the post is Vacant.
Quick Facts Deputy Prime Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, Style ...
Deputy Prime Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic | |
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نائب رئيس الوزراء السوري | |
Style | Mr Deputy Prime Minister (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
Status | Third highest in executive branch |
Member of | Council of Ministers |
Reports to | Prime Minister |
Residence | Government building, Damascus, Syria |
Nominator | Prime Minister |
Appointer | President |
Term length | No term limits |
Inaugural holder | Mustafa Nehmeh (kingdom) Lutfi al-Haffar (republic) |
Formation | 23 August 1948; 75 years ago (1948-08-23) |
Website | www.pministry.gov.sy |
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