Statement of the Kurdish National Council on the Agreement Between the Syrian Government and the SDF

ARK News.. The Kurdish National Council in Syria (KNC) issued a statement regarding the agreement reached between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), affirming that the agreement, along with Presidential Decree No. (13), constitutes an entry point for launching a serious national dialogue between the Syrian government and representatives of the Kurdish people.

The full text of the statement reads as follows:

The Kurdish National Council considers the agreement concluded between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces on January 30 a step that requires responsible handling. It expresses hope that the agreement will be implemented seriously and in a sustainable manner, sparing the country further suffering and tension and enabling the return of displaced persons to their homes.

The Council considers this agreement, together with Presidential Decree No. (13), as a gateway to initiating a serious national dialogue between the Syrian government and representatives of the Kurdish people, aimed at achieving legitimate national rights, addressing all historical injustices, and enshrining those rights constitutionally.

The Council affirms that guaranteeing the rights of all Syrian components, on the basis of genuine partnership, justice, and equality, constitutes the fundamental pillar for safeguarding the supreme national interest, ensuring sustainable security and stability, and guaranteeing a dignified life for all Syrians without exception.

General Secretariat of the Kurdish National Council
February 1, 2026

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