The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) unveiled a Syrian Dialogue Initiative on Monday, aiming to build a “New Syria”. The initiative emphasises that collaboration between AANES and the political administration in Damascus is crucial for the benefit of all Syrians.
During a press conference held at the administration’s headquarters in Raqqa (Reqa), AANES Executive Council Co-Chairs Evîn Siwêd and Hisên Osman outlined key steps to foster cooperation between AANES and the new Damascus administration, guiding Syria toward a democratic transformation following the fall of the Assad regime.
“The policy of exclusion and marginalisation that has devastated Syria must end. We call on all Syrian parties to reconsider their approaches to each other,” the co-chairs said, calling for unity to end conflict in Syria.
The dialogue initiative comprises 10 key points that AANES considers critical at this stage of Syria’s political and social development. Among the proposed steps, AANES prioritises the preservation of Syria’s territorial sovereignty against external influences, particularly attacks by Turkey and Turkish-backed mercenaries. The initiative underscores the importance of involving women and all societal components in the reconstruction process, highlighting Syria’s rich cultural diversity. Additional focus areas include equitable distribution of economic resources, the return of displaced persons, and intensified efforts to combat terrorism.
Since the fall of the Assad regime, prominent AANES political figures have emphasised the need to initiate a process of democratisation in Syria. Among them are Salih Muslim, former co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), and Mazloum Abdi, General Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). They have highlighted the new opportunities emerging in Syria and stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts by all parties to advance toward a peaceful, democratic, and inclusive solution.
In an effort to achieve unity and mutual recognition in Syria, the AANES announced last Thursday it would hoist the Syrian independence flag over all its institutions.
Commentators suggest AANES and the Kurdish population could play a pivotal role in shaping a new democratic Syria. The Rojava Revolution, a groundbreaking social movement that began in northern Syria with the onset of the Syrian civil war in 2012, followed by the establishment of AANES, stands as a model of coexistence and self-determination for diverse communities.
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