PYD meeting in Tel Tamer discusses Syria's political future

The meeting began with a minute of silence in honor of the martyrs, followed by a political presentation by Hassan Mohammad Ali, Head of Public Relations at the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC). He reviewed a number of regional and international developments, arguing that shifting balances of power and changing political priorities require a new approach based on dialogue, consensus, and constitutional action as the most effective means of safeguarding achievements and consolidating stability.

He explained that the recent political agreements represent a pivotal stage in moving from a de facto administration to securing its position within a constitutional and legal framework. He stressed that the achievements made over recent years can only become sustainable through constitutional recognition and political partnership within state institutions.

He also addressed the concept of "particularity" as one of the key foundations for building a democratic state, explaining that it does not imply isolation or division, but rather recognition of the linguistic, cultural, administrative, and political rights of all Syrian communities, enabling them to participate in managing their own affairs and contributing to decision-making in a way that strengthens citizenship and national partnership.

He emphasized that Syria's crisis does not stem from its ethnic, religious, or cultural diversity, but from the absence of sound governance capable of managing that diversity. Respecting the distinctiveness of all communities, promoting dialogue among them, and turning diversity into a source of strength, he said, are essential to building a stable state that includes all its citizens without exclusion or marginalization.

He further called for fostering a culture of dialogue and understanding among Syria's various communities—including Kurds, Arabs, Syriacs, Assyrians, Turkmens, and others—and elevating this concept into a shared national culture that reinforces mutual trust and supports the vision of a democratic Syria based on justice and equal participation.

The meeting concluded by stressing that the next phase requires intensified political and organizational efforts, making the most of the opportunities created by recent developments, and transforming political understandings and agreements into lasting constitutional and institutional guarantees that protect the rights of all communities, strengthen Syria's unity and stability, and pave the way for a modern state founded on partnership, the rule of law, and the effective management of diversity as a source of national strength.

ANHA