Ministry of Expatriates
Government ministry of Syria
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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.[1][2] It merged into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants on 14 April 2011.[citation needed]
| وزارة المغتربين | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 29 April 2002 |
| Dissolved | 2011 |
Superseding agency | |
| Headquarters | Damascus |
In July 2009, it held the first Syrian Expatriate Youth Forum.[3]
Ministers of Expatriates
- Bouthaina Shaaban (2002 – 30 July 2008)
- Dr. Joseph Sweid (30 July 2008 – 14 April 2011)
