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The Ministry of Expatriates (Arabic: وزارة المغتربين) was the ministry of Ba'athist Syria that was responsible for communication with Syrian expatriates around the world. It was established in 2002. It merged into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants on 14 April 2011.

In July 2009, it held the first Syrian Expatriate Youth Forum.

Ministers of Expatriates

• Bouthaina Shaaban (2002 – 30 July 2008)
• Dr. Joseph Sweid (30 July 2008 – 14 April 2011)

References

1. 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.
2. "Syrian president issues decree on forming Ministry of Expatriates". BBC Monitoring Middle East. 28 April 2002. ProQuest 451149300. Retrieved 1 November 2024 – via ProQuest.
3. "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.

External links

• Ministry of Expatriates Official Website (Arabic) (English) (Spanish)

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