Member State of the Arab League

It was established on 13 December 2001 and lasted until 10 September 2003[1][2][3] when the President designated Muhammad Naji al-Otari to form a new government.

[4] The new government was headed by Mustafa Mero, who repeated term, and formed by 33 ministers.

There were two women: Najwa Qassab Hassan as Minister of Culture and Ghada al Jabi as Minister of Social Affairs and Labor.

Five members were part of the Baathist leadership: Mero and his four deputy ministers.