Assistant Secretary-General of the Presidency (Syria)

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Assistant Secretary-General of the Presidency of Syria
مساعد الأمين العام لرئاسة الجمهورية (Arabic)
Incumbent
Ali Keda
since 26 May 2025
General Secretariat of the Presidency
Reports to Secretary-General to the Presidency
SeatDamascus, Syria
AppointerPresident
Term lengthUndefined

The Assistant Secretary-General of the Presidency (مساعد الأمين العام لرئاسة الجمهورية (Arabic)), is a senior administrative position within the Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic. The role assists the Secretary-General to the Presidency in overseeing administrative, organizational, and coordination matters between the presidency and other branches of government. It currently focuses on Cabinet Affairs, ensuring effective communication and coordination of policies among ministries. The position is part of the higher ranks of the Syrian state bureaucracy and plays an important role in implementing presidential directives and facilitating inter-ministerial cooperation.

History

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Following the fall of the Assad government on 8 December 2024 and the establishment of a transitional administration under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the General Secretariat continued its operations. The position of Assistant Secretary-General gained prominence in 2025, particularly with the appointment of Ali Keda on 26 May 2025, who focused on Cabinet Affairs amid efforts to stabilize the new government and coordinate policy implementation across ministries.[1][2]

Role and responsibilities

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The Assistant Secretary-General supports the Secretary-General in a range of duties, including:

  • Coordinating with the Cabinet to execute presidential policies and decrees.
  • Organizing meetings between the President, ministers, and external stakeholders.
  • Preparing reports on cabinet-level developments for presidential review.
  • Representing the Presidency at official events and inspections related to government initiatives.

In practice, the role has been instrumental in the transitional period, facilitating dialogues on legal reforms, economic recovery, and inter-ministerial collaborations.[3][4][5] For instance, in August 2025, Keda participated in a high-level delegation to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate to convey condolences following an attack on a Damascus church and to reaffirm national unity. Later, in October 2025, he met with the Minister of Emergencies to discuss enhancing the national risk management system.[6][7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "علي كده في أول ظهور رسمي.. معاون أمين عام الرئاسة" (in Arabic). Enab Baladi. 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  2. ^ "Ahmed al-Sharaa's brother 'gets senior role in Syria government'". The New Arab. 2025-04-06. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  3. ^ "Keda holds a meeting with the President and members of the Arab ..." Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  4. ^ Charles Lister (2025-06-24). "Syria Weekly - June 17-24, 2025". Syria Weekly. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  5. ^ "Syrian Presidency and Orthodox Patriarch Reaffirm Unity After Church Attack". Levant24. 2025-08-15. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  6. ^ "وزير الطوارئ ومعاون الأمين العام لرئاسة الجمهورية يبحثان تعزيز منظومة إدارة المخاطر" (in Arabic). Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). 2025-10-20. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  7. ^ "علي كده في أول ظهور رسمي.. معاون أمين عام الرئاسة" (in Arabic). Enab Baladi. 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  8. ^ "Ahmed al-Sharaa's brother 'gets senior role in Syria government'". The New Arab. 2025-04-06. Retrieved 2025-10-29.