SDC calls for stability as step toward political solution

The SDC convened its regular meeting on Saturday in the city of al-Hasakah, chaired by the Council’s Co-Presidency and attended by a broad representation of General Council members, party leaders, and political forces affiliated with the SDC. The meeting aimed to discuss the latest developments in the Syrian file, the rapidly evolving regional and international landscape, and the SDC’s role in the current and forthcoming stages, according to a statement published on the official SDC website.

The meeting opened with a discussion of the ongoing geopolitical shifts and the disruption of existing balances, and their direct impact on the Syrian landscape. Participants emphasized the importance of responding to these changes through a comprehensive national vision grounded in the legitimate rights and interests of the Syrian people, and free from regional alignments and rivalries.

In this context, Mahmoud al-Meslet, the Co-Chair of the Syrian Democratic Council, asserted that the constitutional declaration does not reflect the diversity and composition of Syrian society. He stressed the need to enshrine the rights of all components within the constitution, recalling that the Syrian people rose up against exclusion and discrimination, and warning against the marginalization of broad segments of society at this critical juncture in Syria’s future. He affirmed that the SDC holds a pivotal role as a political bridge among various components and a driving force for peaceful and democratic political change.

For her part, the Co-Chair Leyla Qaraman affirmed that the country is at a decisive turning point requiring unified efforts and the healing of societal rifts. She stated:

“Syria is in urgent need of an inclusive and comprehensive political transition. More than ever, Syrians need national dialogue and mutual understanding. Any agreement that serves the unity of Syria’s components, builds trust, and reinforces national identity is a vital entry point to constructing a new Syria that embraces all its citizens.”

She continued: “The SDC is a national platform and coalition capable of playing its role in this critical and sensitive phase and of engaging with all forces toward the establishment of a new Syria.”

The participants unanimously underscored the importance of consolidating the ceasefire across the country and preventing Syria from becoming an arena for regional and international conflict, seeing this as a fundamental step toward rebuilding trust and establishing a stable environment for any future political process.

The discussions also addressed the shape of Syria’s future state and the nature of the political system that would meet the aspirations of Syrians and guarantee their unity and rights. They criticized the constitutional declaration and the newly formed Syrian government for ignoring the country’s national, religious, and political diversity—perpetuating a policy of exclusion and marginalization, which has been a major factor in the eruption and continuation of the Syrian crisis. Participants stressed that the absence of genuine representation for all components deepens societal divisions and undermines any vision for building a modern democratic state founded on equal citizenship, justice, and pluralism. This, they argued, necessitates a fundamental reconfiguration of the political process based on new, inclusive foundations.

Finally, the Co-Presidency presented a detailed report on the outcomes of its recent visit to Damascus and meetings with various Syrian political forces, in addition to its engagements with the German Foreign Minister and diplomatic missions in Europe, Egypt, and the United States, describing the encounters as positive and productive.

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