Message from Mazlum Abdi to Turkey: Will there be a meeting?

Mazlum Abdi, the former leader of the disbanded terrorist organization SDF who has been appointed as an advisor to the Syrian Presidency, made assessments regarding the integration process with the Damascus administration and the new era in Syria. Responding to questions from Banu Güven on İlke TV, Abdi gave messages regarding constitutional preparations, Kurdish-language education, the search for a new political structure, and Turkey's role in the region.

Abdi argued that the new state structure in Syria is "not closed" to the issue of the mother tongue, but said that there are still significant obstacles in this area. Acknowledging that steps regarding Kurdish-language education have fallen short of current expectations, Abdi nevertheless stated that a step has been taken that had not been taken before in Syrian history.

Stating that there is no clear calendar yet for a new constitution, Abdi expressed that according to the information he received, the Constitutional Drafting Commission could be formed within the next two to three months. Abdi said they want Kurdish representatives to be included in the commission and for the demands of the Kurdish people to be reflected in the constitution.

MESSAGE TO TURKEY

Stating that Turkey's influence in Syria is increasing, Abdi said that Ankara could play a role in the country's reconstruction in economic and political areas. Abdi said, "Our main goal here is for stability to be established in this geography, for there to be calm. Turkey will have a role in terms of economic development and stability here. We know that Turkey has a desire in this regard, and we are open to it."

Abdi argued that the process he says is underway in Turkey will also have an impact on the Kurdish issue in Syria, stating, "I believe that the resolution process ongoing between Imralı and the Turkish State will have a positive effect on the resolution of the Kurdish issue in Syria."

Stating that a vacuum has formed in the political sphere with the end of the SDF, Abdi said there is a need for a new political structure to fill this void. Stating that work is ongoing, Abdi noted that there is no finalized decision yet on how the structure will be shaped or what it will be called.

Abdi also spoke about the formula for female members of the SDF to operate as a counter-terrorism force under the Ministry of Interior instead of the army. Stating that the women are not satisfied with this situation, Abdi indicated that under current conditions, it is seen as a solution accepted to maintain their existence.

Responding to a question about non-Syrian fighters, Abdi said that this issue has not yet been discussed between them and Turkey. Abdi said, "These fighters are within the PKK. This is a topic to be addressed between the PKK and Turkey." He stated that since January 29, when the process began, hundreds of fighters have left the region, while hundreds remain.

Emphasizing that the ISIS threat has not completely ended, Abdi stated that the organization can still access ideological and financial resources, and said that one must be careful in Syria. Regarding the tension on the Israel-Syria line, he expressed that it is important for the tension to be lower, but that the problem could be prolonged due to the occupied territories.

News Source: 12punto