Yann Brim: France Closely Monitoring Developments of the SDF–Syrian Government Agreement

Yann Brim: France Closely Monitoring Developments of the SDF–Syrian Government Agreement

Feb 07 2026

ARK News.. The French Consul General in the Kurdistan Region affirmed France’s commitment to maintaining relations of friendship and partnership with the Kurdistan Region, stressing the need for concerted international and regional efforts to enhance stability in the region, particularly in Syria.

French Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, Yann Brim, said that French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot discussed the ceasefire file with the government in Damascus, emphasizing the importance of protecting Kurdish rights in Syria and ensuring their effective presence and rightful role in “the Syria of the future.”

The French consul noted that the meeting between the French foreign minister and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander Mazloum Abdi focused on the details and contents of the agreement concluded between the SDF and the government in Damascus. Brém stated: “France is closely monitoring the developments of this agreement, and we will continue our support and oversight of the political and on-the-ground situation.”

He added that France has always believed that dialogue and negotiation are the best means to resolve crises.

Brim also praised the role played by President Masoud Barzani and Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in the developments in western Kurdistan, describing it as a “decisive and positive” role in achieving peace, stability, and containing crises in the region.

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