Wael Al Halqi reappointed Syrian Prime Minister

(VOVworld) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday reappointed Wael al-Halqi Syria’s Prime Minister, according to Syrian news agency SANA. Assad also issued a decree tasking Al-Halqi with forming a new cabinet. Al Halqi served as Health Minister and was appointed Prime Minister in August, 2012, after former Prime Minister Riad Hijab defected to join the opposition forces.
Assad was sworn in on July 16 for another seven-year term after the election in June.