Damascus Firmly Rejects Any Attempt to Impose Federalism Without National Consensus
The Presidency stressed that Syria's territorial and societal unity remains a red line, warning that any deviation from this principle would constitute a betrayal of the national cause.
By Ahora Qadi
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Syrian Presidency on Sunday reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any initiatives aimed at imposing federalism or creating separate autonomous entities without a broad national consensus, describing such moves as a direct threat to Syria’s unity and sovereignty.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Syrian Presidency emphasized, "We clearly reject any attempts to impose a de facto division or establish separate entities under the labels of federalism or self-administration without a comprehensive national consensus."
Unity of Land and People: A Red Line
The Presidency stressed that Syria's territorial and societal unity remains a red line, warning that any deviation from this principle would constitute a betrayal of the national cause and a violation of Syria’s collective identity.
“The recent agreement between Ahmed al-Sharaa and the leadership of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was a positive step toward easing tensions and opening the path to a national solution,” the statement read. “However, the latest actions and statements from the SDF leadership advocating federalism and reinforcing a separate reality on the ground starkly contradict the spirit of that agreement.”
Warning Against Division and Fragmentation
Damascus cautioned that any unilateral attempts to redefine Syria’s political map without the consent of all components of Syrian society would deepen divisions, endanger social cohesion, and threaten the prospects for a comprehensive political solution.
The Presidency further underscored that any future political arrangements must guarantee full and equal participation of all ethnic and religious communities within a unified Syrian state, without monopolization by any group or external interference.
Commitment to a Syrian-Led Solution
Concluding the statement, the Syrian Presidency reiterated its unwavering stance: "The resolution of Syria’s crisis must be purely Syrian, national, and inclusive, based on the will of its people, preserving the sovereignty and unity of its land, and rejecting any form of external dominance or imposed fragmentation."
Kurdish unity conference demands recognition in Syria
The remarks came in response to the Kurdish Unity and Solidarity Conference held on Saturday, in Qamishlo, where leading Kurdish political forces, civil society representatives, and community figures gathered to endorse a unified Kurdish political vision. The conference, backed by strong support from President Masoud Barzani, called for the establishment of a decentralized, democratic Syria that guarantees the rights of all its ethnic and religious components, including official recognition of the Kurdish people’s national identity.
The conference also announced the formation of a joint Kurdish delegation to negotiate with the new Syrian government in Damascus, seeking a comprehensive and just solution to the Kurdish question within a unified Syrian framework.
