SDF’s Abdi says agreed with Damascus to expedite integration process

“There is a problem with the appointment of the deputy defense minister in Damascus,” a post allotted to Kurds per the agreement, “and we are now working to announce it officially,” the SDF leader said.

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Kurdistan Region President, SDF chief stress continued Syria dialogue in Munich

The two Kurdish leaders have held several high-profile meetings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference over the last three days,  with the recent agreement being one of the focal talking points.

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Abdi thanks US representatives for support during Syria instability

Abdi said that the Congress members have provided “tangible support” for their cause through initiatives such as the “Save The Kurds Act,” which he described as “a significant step that we cherished.”

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Lindsey Graham, US congressional delegation discuss Syria with Kurdish leaders

US Senator Lindsey Graham emerged as a key backer of Kurdish rights when Syrian state forces launched a military campaign against the Kurdish-led administration in Rojava (northeast Syria) in January, introducing the Save the Kurds Act to the US legislature that threatened severe sanctions on Damascus and the redesignation of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a terrorist organization.

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SDF chief Abdi says held 'positive' meeting with US’ Rubio

“It generally went well,” Abdi added, noting that “some issues” remain regarding a holding ceasefire between Rojava and Damascus.

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Top Kurdish leaders set to participate in Munich Security Conference

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leader Mazloum Abdi, and foreign relations co-chair of the Kurdish-led Rojava (northeast Syria) administration Elham Ahmed are set to participate in the high-level international security forum.

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President Barzani emphasizes rights of Rojava Kurds with SDF chief Abdi

All parties must "ensure that “the rights of the Kurdish people in Syria are protected and enshrined in future stages and in the constitution," read a statement from Barzani Headquarters.

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SDF chief Abdi meets Kurdistan Region President, French FM in Erbil

"The leadership of the Syrian Democratic Forces [SDF] renewed its commitment to implementing the January 29 agreement, continuing the work in combating ISIS, and ensuring the security of detention facilities holding ISIS fighters and their families," read an SDF statement following Mazloum Abdi's meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.

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President Barzani, SDF’s Abdi discuss agreement with Damascus

President Barzani also discussed implementing the agreement with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa a day earlier.

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