Kurdish National Council and Syriac Union Discuss Peaceful Coexistence and the Future of Rights and Freedoms in Syria

ARK News.. The Kurdish National Council (KNC) and the Syriac Union discussed the latest political developments and challenges facing Syria, as well as ways to strengthen peaceful coexistence and coordination among the region’s diverse communities.

The meeting was held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with KNC President Mohammed Ismail and members of the council’s presidency meeting a Syriac Union delegation led by Sanharib Barsoum.

The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening relations and coordination among Kurdish, Arab, and Christian communities to support stability and security and ensure that all components participate in shaping Syria’s next phase.

The two sides also discussed the difficult living conditions in the region and their impact on residents amid economic and service-related challenges. They stressed the need to address local communities’ needs and work to alleviate their hardships.

Both parties exchanged views on the importance of promoting dialogue and understanding among political and social forces and developing channels of communication and coordination to serve the shared interests of the region’s residents and help address political, economic, and social challenges.

They emphasized the importance of continuing joint meetings and dialogue, building mutual trust, and fostering a culture of peaceful coexistence and partnership among the region’s diverse communities, describing these as essential pillars for maintaining stability and civil peace.

The meeting also underscored the importance of building a future for Syria that guarantees rights and freedoms for all its people, respects ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity, and promotes pluralism and cooperation among its communities.

The meeting comes as part of broader efforts to strengthen communication between political forces and representatives of the region’s diverse communities and create opportunities for shared understandings that could support stability and address current challenges.

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