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Deputy Prime Minister of Syria

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Deputy Prime Minister of the
Syrian Arab Republic
نائب رئيس الوزراء السوري
Seal of the deputy prime minister of Syria
StyleMr Deputy Prime Minister
(informal)
His Excellency
(diplomatic)
StatusThird highest in executive branch
Member ofCouncil of Ministers
Reports toPrime Minister
ResidenceGovernment building, Damascus, Syria
NominatorPrime Minister
AppointerPresident
Term lengthNo term limits
Inaugural holderMustafa Nehmeh (kingdom)
Lutfi al-Haffar (republic)
Formation23 August 1948; 76 years ago (1948-08-23)
Websitewww.pministry.gov.sy

The deputy prime minister of Syria (Arabic: نائب رئيس الوزراء السوري) is the deputy to the prime minister of Syria, who is head of the government of Syria, and a member of the Council of Ministers. The deputy prime minister is the second highest-ranking member of the Council of Ministers. In the semi-presidential system of government, the prime minister is treated as the "first among equals" in the cabinet; the position of deputy prime minister is used to bring political stability and strength within a government or in times of national emergency, when a proper chain of command is necessary. As of 2024, the post is Vacant.

List of deputy prime ministers

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References

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