The Second Saadallah al-Jabiri government was the thirty-third government in the history of modern Syria and the eighteenth government of the First Syrian Republic. Formed on 30 September 1945, it was the fifth government to serve under President Shukri al-Quwatli. It was established following the resignation of the previous government led by Faris al-Khoury, with Saadallah al-Jabiri returning as prime minister.
The government served during the final stage of the struggle for Syrian independence. During its tenure, the United Nations Security Council approved the final withdrawal of French forces from Syria in February 1946, a decision that was implemented on 17 April 1946, later commemorated as Evacuation Day and Syria's national day. The government resigned shortly after the completion of the French withdrawal.
Upon taking office, al-Jabiri presented his government's position as a constitutional administration committed to cooperation between the presidency, parliament, and cabinet. He emphasised independence, political stability, and strengthening state authority, while pledging to address economic and social issues, including unemployment, agricultural development, and relations between labour and capital. The government was formed during a period of major political transition as Syria moved from the French Mandate era toward full independence.
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See also Council of Ministers (Syria) List of Syrian governments Government ministries of Syria List of prime ministers of Syria
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