Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Sheibani confirmed today (Monday) that Damascus has not yet sensed a serious intent from the "SDF" to implement the clauses of the March 10 agreement, which was signed between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), indicating that the agreement clearly expresses the government's will to unify Syria.
Al-Sheibani, during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in the People’s Palace in Damascus, accused the "SDF" of "procrastination" in implementing the agreement, pointing out that the Syrian Defense Ministry recently initiated a practical and simple proposal aimed at positively advancing the integration process.
Warnings of division manifestations
He revealed that the Syrian government received a response from "SDF", which is currently being studied in a way that serves the Syrian national interest, and without constituting any form of division, warning that any delay in integrating SDF forces into the Syrian army negatively affects the Jazeera region (northeast Syria).
He pointed out that this region is a fundamental part of Syrian geography and receives special attention from the state, and that continued delay hampers reconstruction and development efforts there.
Al-Sheibani disclosed discussions between Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shar` and the Turkish delegation on several topics, most notably economic and trade cooperation, especially after the lifting of American sanctions on Syria, in addition to enhancing intelligence and military cooperation, and the issue of the return of Syrian refugees.
Meetings of Al-Shar` and the Turkish delegation
For his part, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan considered the talks between "SDF" and Israel as an obstacle to integration efforts, calling for the need to implement the March 10 agreement.
Fidan emphasized the importance of integrating the "SDF" within the institutions of the Syrian state, asserting that this would be in the interest of all parties and contribute to achieving regional stability.
Fidan noted that the prevailing impression on the Turkish side is that the Syrian Democratic Forces do not show a real intention to make progress in implementing the March 10 agreement, explaining that his country had conducted meetings described as "fruitful" with the Syrian leadership, during which important files were discussed based on strategic cooperation between the two countries.
He mentioned that the discussions addressed combating the "ISIS" organization and ways to enhance joint cooperation to confront it, affirming that Syria's stability is an integral part of Turkey's stability.
Management start-up model
The Turkish Foreign Minister praised the "administration model" established by Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shar`, considering it achieves security and stability for all Syrians.
He mentioned that the suspension of work with the Caesar Act is an important step to support stability and development in Syria.
Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shar` received today in Damascus a high-level Turkish delegation, including the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense, and the head of Turkish Intelligence.
The visit of the Turkish delegation to Syria comes within the framework of efforts involving Syrian, Kurdish, and American parties to push for the implementation of the March 10 agreement, which stipulates the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces, led by the Kurds, into the Syrian state apparatus.
