European Parliament hosts key discussion on Syria's future, highlighting Kurdish involvement
Omar emphasized the significance of recent high-level discussions, particularly the meeting between President Masoud Barzani and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – On Wednesday, Barzan Hassan, a reporter for Kurdistan24 in Brussels, reported that the Renew Europe political group in the European Parliament hosted a significant meeting with activists and representatives from Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava) to address the evolving situation in Syria. The gathering provided a platform for key Kurdish leaders to discuss the future of the region and opportunities for Kurdish participation in Syria's political landscape.
Abdulkarim Omar, the representative of Syrian Kurdistan in the European Parliament, delivered a speech shedding light on the current situation in Syrian Kurdistan and the prospects for the Kurdish community. Omar emphasized the significance of recent high-level discussions, particularly the meeting between President Masoud Barzani and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi. Omar shared that Abdi and the head of the Syrian transitional government, Ahmed al-Sharaa, had met privately to discuss the integration of Kurdish forces into Syria’s future army and the Kurdish role in the country’s political process.
“The meeting was positive,” Omar said, revealing that plans to establish committees to further explore these issues were underway. He also highlighted an encouraging discussion between Abdi and the Kurdish National Council in Syria (KNCS), signaling the potential for greater collaboration.
Further reassurance came from Omar’s update on the US military presence in northeastern Syria. The Pentagon has confirmed that US troops will continue to remain in the region, ensuring ongoing support for local Kurdish forces.
Hassan’s report also underscored that the European Parliament’s meeting aimed to foster an inclusive dialogue about Syria’s reconstruction. Lawmakers expressed considerable concern over the rising influence of jihadist groups aligned with Turkey and are working to reduce tensions involving these groups.
This gathering marked the first European Parliament session on Syria following the decline of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, signaling a continued focus on creating a more inclusive and stable future for the region.
