ENKS Delegation Meets French Socialist Party Representative in the European Parliament

ARK News.. A delegation from the European Representation of the Kurdish National Council in Syria held a meeting with Chloe Riddle, representative of the Socialist Party (France) in the European Parliament.

Riddle is responsible for EU foreign policy affairs within the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), a member of the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), and oversees the humanitarian aid portfolio within the European Union.

The delegation from the Kurdish National Council’s European representation included Abdul Karim Haji, head of the representation, Mohammed Amin Omar, a member of the presidency office, and Shahnaz Hamed, a member of the relations office.

At the beginning of the meeting, Abdul Karim Haji expressed gratitude to France for its support of the Kurdish people and their just cause. He also presented a detailed overview of the role of the Kurdish National Council and its struggle within the framework of the Syrian opposition, along with the council’s political vision for the future of Syria.

The delegation emphasized the importance of guaranteeing the legitimate national rights of the Kurdish people and protecting the rights of all ethnic and religious components in Syria’s future constitution.

They also stressed the need for the European Union to play a more active role in supporting a political solution in Syria and to exert pressure on the transitional authorities in Damascus to ensure these rights are enshrined within a democratic, decentralized constitution that guarantees equality and justice for all Syrians.

During the meeting, the delegation also highlighted the necessity of delivering humanitarian aid to Kurdish areas through neutral humanitarian organizations, specifically referencing the Barzani Charity Foundation to ensure assistance reaches those in need.

For her part, Chloe Riddle reaffirmed her support for the Kurdish cause, expressing appreciation for the Kurdish people’s struggle and admiration for their resilience.

The two sides also exchanged views on the latest developments in Syria, stressing the importance of continuing such meetings and strengthening dialogue and cooperation in the coming period.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the delegation delivered an official letter from the Kurdish National Council in Syria to the European side, along with documents highlighting the suffering and grievances of the Kurdish people.

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