Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali announced the government’s willingness to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the people in a recorded message released Sunday morning. Al-Jalali emphasized a commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of power while preserving state facilities.
“We are ready to cooperate with any leadership the people choose, offering all possible support to ensure a smooth and systematic transition of government functions,” he stated, urging citizens to protect public facilities as they are "assets belonging to all Syrians."
The prime minister reaffirmed his decision to remain in Syria and vowed to support the continuation of state operations, adding, “I am here in my home and do not intend to leave except in a peaceful manner.”
Meanwhile, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS)—the dominant armed opposition group—echoed calls for restraint. In a Telegram statement, he instructed rebel forces to avoid damaging public institutions or firing weapons unnecessarily.
“To all military forces in Damascus, it is strictly forbidden to approach public institutions, which will remain under the supervision of the former prime minister until they are officially handed over,” al-Sharaa said.
This comes days after al-Sharaa, using his real name publicly for the first time, shared his vision for Syria’s future in a CNN interview, signaling an apparent effort to rebrand his leadership.
The developments mark a cautious yet significant shift in rhetoric from both sides of Syria’s protracted conflict, hinting at potential pathways for stabilization in the war-torn country.
