In a meeting with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi on Wednesday, President Masoud Barzani underlined that the Kurdish question in Syria must be resolved democratically and peacefully. 

During the meeting, which was attended by Mohammed Ismail, the head of Syria's Kurdish National Council, and Osman Baydemir, the former mayor of Diyarbakir, all parties expressed appreciation for President Masoud Barzani’s role in defending the just cause of the people of Kurdistan.

Furthermore, President Barzani stressed the importance of unity, cohesion, and coordination among Kurdish forces and political actors, and noted that the rights of the Kurdish people must not be violated.

In another part of the meeting, Abdi thanked Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani for his invitation to the sixth Middle East Peace and Security (MEPS) Forum, where Abdi underlined the importance of dialogue to solve the difference between Syrian Kurds and Damascus. 

Abdi also spoke about President Barzani’s role in efforts to bring Kurdish parties in Syria closer together and to rebuild unity among them, and added that he highly valued the Kurdistan Region’s support over the past several years in opening its doors to the people of Syria. He also praised the Kurdistan Region’s contributions to combating terrorism.

The dangers of a resurgence of ISIS and support for the peace process in Turkey were also key topics discussed during the meeting.

Furthermore, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani also received SDF Commander-in-Chief Abdi, and emphasized the necessity of unity among Kurdish parties and resolving their issues through dialogue and mutual understanding, so that the rights of the Kurdish people in Syria are protected.

For his part, Abdi reaffirmed his appreciation for President Nechirvan Barzani’s support for the rights of the Kurdish people in Syria and his efforts toward resolving issues with Damascus.