If Kurds are united, they are strong. We don’t need enemies or opponents; disunity weakens us and makes us lose opportunities” President Barzani stated.

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The recent historic meeting between Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) chief Mazloum Abdi was a “national demand” that delighted every Kurd,

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The US State Department on Monday welcomed the recent historic meeting between Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani and chief of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi as one which could ease the political transition in

“The two leaders discussed the current situation in Syria, including the latest security and political developments,” Barzani’s office said in a statement following the Thursday meeting. Both leaders emphasized the importance of establishing a unified Kurdish front in Syria, the statement added.

Discussions will center on the developing political landscape in Syria and the significance of Kurdish unity in tackling the country’s challenges.

Amid historical changes in the balance of power in the Middle East, at least one thing remains constant: the strategic importance of the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan.

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.

Ankara is open to various models for the Syrian Democratic Forces, including political representation in Damascus' national assembly

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Mazloum Abdi, chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), on Tuesday met with the Kurdish National Council (ENKS/KNC) for the second time in a month. Both sides agreed to send a joint committee to Damascus to discuss the future of Kurds in new Syria,

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The co-chair of northeast Syria’s (Rojava) ruling Democratic Union Party (PYD) called on the Kurdistan Region to encourage the main opposition Kurdish National Council (ENKS/KNC) to engage in Kurdish unity talks and to prioritize the Kurdish cause.

It is becoming apparent that negotiations between the new leadership in Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) face significant obstacles due to disagreements over military structure and administrative demands.

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