Ministry of Expatriates
| وزارة المغتربين | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Damascus |
The Ministry of Expatriates (Arabic: وزارة المغتربين) of Syria was the ministry that was responsible for communication with Syrian expatriates around the world. It was established in 2002.[1][2] It merged into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants on 14 April 2011.[citation needed]
In July 2009, it held the first Syrian Expatriate Youth Forum.[3]
Ministers of Expatriates
[edit]- Bouthaina Shaaban (2002 – 30 July 2008)
- Dr. Joseph Sweid (30 July 2008 – 14 April 2011)
References
[edit]- ^ Barnes-Dacey, Julien (27 December 2007). "Syrian expatriates return home in hopes of new wealth". The Christian Science Monitor. ProQuest 405561079. Retrieved 1 November 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Syrian president issues decree on forming Ministry of Expatriates". BBC Monitoring Middle East. 28 April 2002. ProQuest 451149300. Retrieved 1 November 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Syrian expatriate youth forum kicks off under prime minister's patronage". BBC Monitoring Middle East. 24 July 2009. ProQuest 458788567. Retrieved 1 November 2024 – via ProQuest.
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