‼️ SDF commander confirms decentralization talks with Damascus

 ‼️ SDF commander confirms decentralization talks with Damascus

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) General Commander Mazloum Abdi revealed that the issue of “decentralization” was raised during a recent meeting with the leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Damascus.

Speaking to Ronahi TV about last week’s talks, Abdi described the meeting as “positive,” saying that although not all issues were resolved, “we started a dialogue and will continue talking.” He noted that both sides expressed willingness to discuss “a non-centralized Syria” and confirmed that an Autonomous Administration delegation will soon visit the new Syrian government.

Abdi stated that constitutional changes are required to reflect this approach, adding that “many steps will be taken mutually.” He emphasized that while the SDF supports Syria’s territorial integrity, “the system should not be centralized.”

On military arrangements, Abdi said the integration of SDF forces into the new Syrian army was also on the table. “Sharaa was more open on this issue. Some points were agreed upon,” he noted, explaining that a military delegation from the SDF will travel to Damascus within days to continue talks. He added that around 30,000 internal security personnel under the SDF would become part of the Interior Ministry under any future arrangement.

Abdi also said that foreign powers should not directly interfere in this process but acknowledged that “Turkiye could play a positive role” in reaching a solution, stressing that a settlement in Syria “is difficult without Turkiye’s involvement.”