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The Ministry of Defense (Arabic: وزارة الدفاع) is a very important government office in Syria. Its main job is to handle all matters related to the country's defense. Think of it as the team that makes sure Syria is safe and protected.

The person in charge of this ministry is called the Minister of Defense. Currently, General Ali Mahmoud Abbas holds this position. He is also the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Army and the Armed Forces. This means he helps lead the entire military of Syria.

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Ministry of Defense
وزارة الدفاع‎
Syria Armed Forces Emblem.svg
Emblem of the Syrian Arab Armed Forces
Flag of the Minister of Defense (Syria).svg
Flag of the Minister of Defense
Agency overview
Formed 1920; 105 years ago (1920)
Jurisdiction Government of Syria
Headquarters Mahdi Bin Baraka Street, Umayyad Square, Damascus
33°30′50.58″N 36°16′42.58″E / 33.5140500°N 36.2784944°E / 33.5140500; 36.2784944
Motto وطن، شرف، إخلاص
Watan, Sharaf, Ikhlas
("Homeland, Honor, Sincerity")
Minister responsible
  • General Ali Mahmoud Abbas, Minister of Defense

The Role of the Minister of Defense

The Minister of Defense is a very important person in the government. They are responsible for making sure the country's military is strong and ready to protect its people and borders. This includes managing the army, air force, and navy. They also work with other government leaders to make decisions about national security.

The Ministry of Defense was first created in 1920. Since then, many different people have served as Minister of Defense. Each minister plays a key role in guiding the country's defense strategies.

Protecting the Country: Military Intelligence

To keep a country safe, it's important to know what's happening both inside and outside its borders. This is where military intelligence agencies come in. They gather and analyze information to help the Ministry of Defense make smart decisions.

In Syria, two main intelligence agencies work with the Ministry of Defense:

  • Military Intelligence Directorate
  • Air Force Intelligence Directorate

These agencies help protect the country by understanding potential threats and giving important information to the military leaders.

See also

  • Syrian Armed Forces

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