A statement on the formation of Syrian interim government

Cairo, Egypt, April 6, 2013 - The president of the interim government, Mr. Ghassan Hitto, began a series of consultations to form his government and attract the qualified talent and competencies required manage the upcoming phase of the revolution. A group of committees were tasked with attracting experienced and competent Syrians inside and outside of Syria to work within the newly formed governmental ministries.

The interim government is the executive authority that will extend its authority over all national Syrian territory, and will consist of eleven ministries, which are:

Ministry of Defense

Ministry of Interior and Civil Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Local Administration

Ministry of Economy and Public Resources

Ministry of Education

Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources

Ministry of Health Affairs

Ministry of Infrastructure, Transportation and Communication

Ministry of Relief, the Displaced, and the Refugees

Ministry of Justice

The following standards will be used during selection process:

The nominee must be of Syrian citizenship

The nominee must be 35 years or older for ministers and their deputies

The nominee can not be a pillar of the current regime, or has committed crimes against the Syrian people, or has unlawfully seized Syrian property or wealth

The nominee must have good conduct and behavior and can not have any convictions

The nominee must be a advocate or supporter of the Syrian Revolution

The nominee must have academic competence and practical experience

The nominee must be able to join the government on a full-time basis

The nominee must be able to work from within the Syrian borders and territory

The nominee must be able to work within a team to achieve the governments overall plan and goals

The nominee must be willing to reveal all their financial information

The interim government and its different entities will operate from within the Syrian territories. May God bless Our Martyrs, Give Freedom to Our Prisoners, and Victory to Our Revolution. Long Live Syria and its People, Free and with Honor.

National Coalition Of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces