CAIRO (Reuters) - Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree on Wednesday to form the country's national security council, according to a statement by the Syrian president's office. The council will take decisions related to the country's national security and challenges facing the state.

Syria's new authorities announced they are forming a National Security Council, to be chaired by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

A national security council in Syria will tackle security and political challenges, according to an official order from the country's transitional presidency.Syria' s new leaders on Wednesday announced that they will create a national security council.

Damascus] Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has issued a decree establishing the National Security Council, appointing himself as its head, as the country grapples with ongoing unrest, armed conflicts,