Representatives of NE, Syria reaffirm commitment to “resuming” negotiations with Transitional Government

To discuss updates following their recent meetings in Damascus, Ilham Ahmed, Co-Chair of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Autonomous Administration of Northeast Syria, met with the representatives of Northeast Syria in negotiations with the transitional government.

The representatives of Northeast Syria in talks with the transitional government published on the “X” social media platform a report on a meeting between Ilham Ahmed and the negotiation delegation representing Northeast Syria.

According to the report, “The attendees underscored the delegation’s commitment to resume the negotiation process with the transitional government in Syria and to prepare by forming technical committees to commence discussions on methods to integrate administrative and military institutions.”

The delegation awaits the scheduling of official dates for direct meetings with representatives of the Syrian government, based on the March 10 agreement, which serves as a fundamental framework for continuing joint efforts aimed at stabilizing Syria.

On March 10, 2025, an eight-point agreement was signed in Damascus between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the transitional government, aiming to establish a foundation for relations between Northeast Syria and the government. The agreement included guarantees for the constitutional rights of the Kurdish component, the integration of military and civilian institutions within the state framework, a ceasefire, securing the return of displaced persons, rejection of hate speech, and support for joint efforts to combat terrorism.

Despite the United Nations describing the agreement as a “historic opportunity,” the transitional government in Damascus has yet to implement any of its substantive provisions. Within three days, it issued a constitutional declaration that disregarded the agreed terms. Subsequent negotiations were delayed and obstructed, with the transitional government refusing to attend meetings in Paris in July and August, citing various pretexts including accusations against the Autonomous Administration of attempting to “internationalize the Syrian issue,” further deepening the stalemate and posing a significant obstacle to resuming dialogue and fulfilling the agreement’s terms.

ANHA