Mahmoud al-Musalat: negotiations with Damascus continue

As part of the meetings held by the Syrian Democratic Council with residents to highlight the political situation in the North and East Syria region, and Syria in general, a meeting was held today in the Royal Hall, representing Qamishlo and its surrounding towns and villages.

The meeting, attended by residents, religious figures, tribal leaders, and youth, began with a minute of silence in honor of the martyrs.

The meeting's agenda included; The meeting was attended by Mahmoud al-Muslat, co-chair of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC); Hussein Azzam, director of the SDC's Relations Office; Fathia Khalil, co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) in Qamishlo; Wael Mirza, an official of the Assyrian Democratic Party and a member of the SDC; and Fouad al-Basha, a member of the Council of Elders in the North and East Syria region.

During the meeting, Mahmoud al-Musalat welcomed the attendees and emphasized that Qamishlo represents the diversity of Syria and has never fallen because its people are resilient.

Al-Musalat stated that Syria is going through a critical phase, with a new regime and new demands. He stressed that to achieve victory for their country, they must shoulder the responsibility of this stage. He added that they are optimistic when they see unity among the people and dismayed when discord is stirred up. He continued, saying, "Our cause is one, and our pain is one. Syria today is at a stage where it needs the combined efforts of all its people elders, women, and men."

Mahmoud al-Musalat pointed to the demands and policies of the Damascus government, which he described as a transitional government that derives its legitimacy from abroad. He asserted that this is unacceptable, as legitimacy must be earned internally. He continued, "There is no conflict between the people, but there are attempts to incite discord among them and undermine the cohesion and unity we have built together. We cannot build this city without national consensus. To achieve the Syria we desire, we need unity. Syria will not return to the pre-2011 state. We do not want the division of Syria, and we believe in the unity and solidarity of its people. When we stand together, we will prevail."

Al-Musalat emphasized the importance of the events in Damascus for them, stating that they have long hoped for an improvement in the situation in Syria and the reopening of their institutions and border crossings. He affirmed that they are demanding the rights of all Syrian communities, saying, "We, with all our diverse communities, are in the same boat."

Mahmoud al-Musalat commented on the status of negotiations with the Damascus government, saying: "Negotiations are ongoing, and the March 10th agreement is a path to achieving national unity. The role of tribal leaders and elders in achieving national consensus at this stage is extremely important. History bears witness to the extent to which these leaders have protected this nation. We must not allow the creation of discord and the sowing of division. Our relations with Damascus are good, and our negotiations are continuing. We also have negotiations with Arab countries, and we are not detached from the political arena."

The attendees affirmed that the position of the people of North and East Syria remains steadfast in their support for the Autonomous Administration and the Syrian Democratic Forces, and this will not change. They support the brotherhood of the peoples among the various components of the region, including Kurds, Arabs, Syriacs, and Assyrians.

The meeting concluded with a discussion of the attendees' opinions and viewpoints.

ANHA