Mohammed Ismail: The Kurdish National Council Extends Its Hand Today for Dialogue and Cooperation with All Syrian Parties.

President of the Kurdish National Council (KNC) and Secretary of the Kurdistan Democratic Party–Syria, Mohammed Ismail, said that the current Kurdish representation in the Syrian People’s Assembly does not reflect the full extent of Kurdish rights but described it as a first step toward broader partnership and correcting negative perceptions of the Kurds. He stressed that the council would continue its political and diplomatic struggle in Damascus to secure constitutional rights.

Ismail made the remarks during a public political seminar held in Hasaka on Sunday, August 30, 2026, attended by political and social figures and representatives of political parties and civil society organizations, as well as representatives of the Arab Tribal Council and the Civil Peace Council.

The seminar began with a minute of silence in honor of the martyrs of freedom and the martyrs of the Kurdish people and Kurdistan, particularly the spiritual leader of the Kurdish people, Mullah Mustafa Barzani. During the seminar, Ismail discussed the council’s approach to dealing with Syria’s transitional government, emphasizing that the KNC had chosen to stand alongside the opposition since the outbreak of the Syrian revolution and had remained sincere in its opposition to the Assad regime.

Ismail referred to the violations committed by the former regime against the Kurdish people in Syria and the pressures they had faced over the years. He stressed that the Council is now extending its hand for dialogue and cooperation in Syria, based on its conviction that defending Kurdish rights and achieving genuine partnership are essential to the country’s future.

Regarding Kurdish representation in the People’s Assembly, Ismail acknowledged that the number of Kurdish members is small compared with the size of the Kurdish population in Syria. However, he stressed that the work would continue through the existing Kurdish members, who, he said, have several tasks ahead of them, including introducing Syrian society to the Kurdish people and working to correct the negative perception of Kurds created by the former regime.

Regarding Kurdish political unity, the KNC president said that one Kurdish side had previously worked against the council, resulting in a lack of trust between the two sides due to repeated violations and breaches of agreements.

He criticized what he described as violations by the other side and unilateral decision-making following the April 26 agreement, while reiterating that the KNC remains open to dialogue and has not sought to sever ties.

On the issue of integration, Ismail said the KNC had supported the integration option because it believes that the Autonomous Administration and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are separate from the Kurdish national cause.

He added that the integration process had not produced any tangible results concerning the rights of the Kurdish people, apart from granting certain individuals’ official positions, stressing that such positions do not constitute national rights and cannot be considered rights of the Kurdish people.

He expressed hope that integration would create a positive environment, allow qualified professionals to work in appropriate positions, establish conditions for genuine partnership, and protect Kurdish identity and specificity in Syria.

Regarding the role of the Kurdish National Council, Ismail described the council as an achievement for the Kurdish people in Syria, saying it had been able to defend Kurdish rights in various forums. He attributed this to the relationships the council has built with Kurdish society and social figures, as well as its ties with Syrian national forces and regional and international actors.

Ismail stressed that the council would continue its struggle to defend the rights of the Kurdish people in Syria and would pursue its efforts on both the political and diplomatic levels in Damascus, with the aim of securing constitutional rights and achieving genuine partnership in the country.

Regarding the Kurdistan Democratic Party – Syria, Ismail said the party’s project has always been, and remains, a Kurdish national project. He said the Kurdistan Democratic Party – Syria enjoys broad popular support and follows the approach of the Barzani family, which he described as a genuine approach committed to defending the rights of the Kurdish people wherever they are.

At the conclusion of the seminar, attendees were given an opportunity to raise questions and comments. Ismail responded to the various issues and inquiries, providing explanations on the topics and developments discussed during the event.







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