Masrour Barzani: The Kurdish People in Syria Deserve Recognition of Their Existence and Rights

ARK News..The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, reaffirmed the Kurdistan Region’s support for the new agreement concluded between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian government, stressing that the Kurdish people in Syria deserve recognition of their rights, respect, and appreciation.

Speaking in a press statement on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, on the sidelines of his participation in the World Government Summit in Dubai, Barzani said:

“We hope that this understanding (the agreement between the SDF and the Syrian government) will serve as a starting point for a more durable and stable arrangement between the two sides, paving the way for peace and security in the country.”

He also underscored the need to guarantee the rights of all components in Syria’s future, stating:

“Any bilateral agreement must respect the rights of all segments of the Syrian people, foremost among them the Kurdish people, who have endured long and bitter suffering. Today, they deserve recognition of their existence and rights, and to be treated in a manner befitting their sacrifices.”

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