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Kurdistan Region President Receives Commander of Syria\
ARK News.. Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), along with a delegation, on Thursday evening, Feb. 5, 2026.
The two sides discussed the latest field and political developments in Syria, the Kurdish issue, and the agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF.
Barzani reaffirmed the Kurdistan Region’s support for peaceful solutions to disputes, emphasizing the importance of continued dialogue among all parties and safeguarding the rights of all communities, particularly the Kurdish population, within a unified Syria.
For his part, Abdi provided an overview of the regional situation and his talks with Damascus and international actors, expressing appreciation for President Barzani’s ongoing role and the Kurdistan Region’s efforts to support the legitimate rights of the Kurdish people and ease regional tensions.
The meeting also addressed terrorism threats and ISIS movements in the region. Both sides agreed that coordination among parties and support from the International Coalition are essential to protecting regional security.
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