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| Basel Abdul Aziz | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade in the Syrian Transitional Government | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 10 December 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Mohammed al-Bashir |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Rabie Qalaaji |
| Minister of Economy and Resources in the Syrian Salvation Government | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Prime Minister |
|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1984 Aleppo, Syria |
| Alma mater | University of Aleppo |
| Occupation | Politician, engineer |
Basel Abdul Aziz (Arabic: باسل عبد العزيز; born 1984) is the current Minister of Economy and Resources in the Syrian Salvation Government and, since December 2024, the Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade in the Syrian transitional government.
Abdul Aziz holds a bachelor’s degree in energy engineering from the University of Aleppo, graduating in 2009. He has also completed advanced courses in economic feasibility studies, strategic planning, and human resource management. Before the Syrian Civil War, he worked as a lecturer at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Aleppo and in the engineering industries of Sheikh Najjar, an industrial area in Aleppo.
During the Syrian civil war, Abdul Aziz managed industrial activities in opposition-controlled areas and worked in various economic sectors, including cash management. His expertise led to his appointment as the Minister of Economy and Resources in the third, fourth, and fifth terms of the Syrian Salvation Government.
In December 2024, following the fall of the Assad regime, Abdul Aziz was appointed minister of economy and foreign trade in the Syrian transitional government under prime minister Mohammed al-Bashir. In his new role, he announced plans to implement market liberalization reforms, including dismantling the existing import-export control system and moving toward a free-market economic model. During a meeting with the Damascus Chambers of Commerce, he outlined plans to remove restrictions on imports and allow registered businesses to trade more freely.
See also
References
- ^ "Syrian Salvation Government: Minister of Economy and Resources". Syrian Salvation Government (in Arabic). Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Mohammed al-Bashir officially the head of the transitional government in Syria until March 2025". Independent Arabia (in Arabic). 10 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ Azhari, Timour (10 December 2024). "Exclusive: Syria's new rulers back shift to free-market economy, business leader says". Reuters. Retrieved 10 December 2024.