Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree on Wednesday to form the country's national security council, according to a statement by the Syrian president's office.

Syria's new authorities announced on Wednesday they are forming a National Security Council, to be chaired by interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa. The body — which did not exist under ousted leader Bashar Al Assad — will be tasked with "coordinating and managing security and political policies,

A national security council in Syria will tackle security and political challenges, according to an official order from the country's transitional presidency.

Syria's new authorities announced they are forming a National Security Council, to be chaired by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Damascus] Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has issued a decree establishing the National Security Council, appointing himself as its head, as the country grapples with ongoing unrest, armed conflicts,