Kurdish National Council and Jazira Forum Discuss Political Developments and Ways to Strengthen Civil Peace

ARK News.. A meeting was held in Qamishli on Sunday, October 25, 2026, between a delegation from the Kurdish National Council in Syria (KNC) and the Jazira Civil Peace Forum as part of efforts to strengthen dialogue between political forces and community organizations.

Mohammed Ismail, head of the KNC, led the Council’s delegation, which included Suleiman Oso, Faisal Yussef, and Abdul Bari Khalaf. They were received by the forum’s dean, Abdelmassih Quryaqis, and several of its members.

The meeting addressed rapidly evolving political developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as the current situation in Hasaka Governorate and its implications for the region’s future. The participants also discussed the importance of preserving civil peace and promoting coexistence among Kurds, Arabs, and Christians to foster stability based on mutual respect and dialogue.

Both sides stressed the need to guarantee the legitimate rights of all components, strengthen equal citizenship and genuine partnership, and enable all residents of the region to participate in building a future Syria founded on democratic principles that safeguard rights and freedoms.

They also emphasized the importance of maintaining communication between political forces and community organizations and promoting a culture of acceptance of others to address current challenges.

At the end of the meeting, Abdelmassih Quryaqis presented Mohammed Ismail with a copy of his book. He expressed his satisfaction with the meeting and underscored the importance of continuing dialogue and exchanging views in ways that support stability and coexistence in the region.

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