Syria's Al Shara says he may run in future election to finish carrying out his plans
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara stated he has not decided whether to run in a future election but would consider it if necessary to complete his plans. He also criticized Israeli strikes on Syria, questioning their effectiveness in ensuring Israeli security.
Why it matters
This article provides insight into the political future of Syria's leadership during a transitional period and highlights ongoing regional tensions, particularly between Syria and Israel, which have broader implications for Middle East stability.
Syrian President <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/15/president-sheikh-mohamed-and-syrias-ahmad-al-shara-discuss-economic-ties-in-abu-dhabi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/15/president-sheikh-mohamed-and-syrias-ahmad-al-shara-discuss-economic-ties-in-abu-dhabi/">Ahmad Al Shara</a> on Tuesday said he had not decided whether to run in a future election but would do so if he believed he needed to stay in office to carry out his plans. Asked by <i>The National</i> during an Atlantic Council event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly whether he would stand for re-election after <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/syria" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/syria">Syria</a>’s transitional period, Mr Al Shara said he had three years left in office and was focused on governing. “I haven’t thought about being elected,” he said. “Right now, we are focusing on serving people.” But if remaining in office was necessary to complete that work, he said, “I will nominate myself". Mr Al Shara said he would prefer to return to a normal life because governing was “really tiresome”.
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