In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Ahmad al-Chareh, the new leader of Syria, emphasized his government’s focus on economic issues, freedom of expression, women’s rights, and minority rights. He announced plans for a new constitution within three years and elections within four years. Al-Chareh urged the next U.S. president, Donald Trump, to support Syria’s reconstruction by lifting economic sanctions and reassured neighboring countries, including Israel, of Syria’s non-hostile intentions.