Elections in Syria: the new leader stated that organizing them could take years.

The organization of elections in Syria may take up to four years, while the development of a new constitution could require three years.

This was stated by the leader of the Islamist group "Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham" (HTS) and the de facto leader of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in an interview with the Saudi television channel Al Arabiya News.

According to him, conducting legitimate elections is a task that could take up to four years, as it necessitates a comprehensive census. The transfer of power will be "as smooth as possible."

At the same time, Syrians are expected to see significant improvements in public services within a year, believes al-Sharaa. As the leader of the opposition that toppled Assad's regime, he noted that they have strived to make the transfer of power as peaceful as possible to avoid major casualties and displacements. He added that a liberated Syria will ensure security in the region and the Gulf countries for decades to come.

Al-Sharaa confirmed that the interim government is negotiating with the Syrian Democratic Forces, which are supported by the United States, to address issues in the northeastern part of the country. The goal is to integrate these forces into the national army, as the Kurds, according to al-Sharaa, are an important part of Syrian society. "There will be no division of Syria," he stated.

Al-Sharaa also announced the dissolution of "Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham," the opposition group that was behind the offensive that toppled Assad.