US Special Envoy for Syria Barrack's 'We have a partnership with the SDF' statement: Rubio's team ready to facilitate

US Ambassador to Ankara and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack met with Syrian President Ahmed Shara and Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaibani to discuss the situation. Barrack stated that the latest developments in Aleppo were discussed, noting that the latest developments in Aleppo, which appear to be in violation of the March 10 Agreement, are a source of deep concern. Barrack stated, "Tall partiesto exercise maximum restraint,to show,to immediately cease hostile actions, and to return to dialoguebetween the Syrian government and the SDFin accordance with the agreements signed on March 10 and April 1, 2025.We callfor this. Violence, the Assad regime'srisksjeopardizingtheprogressmade since that time and carriesthe risk ofno party's leadingto foreign intervention that is not in the interestof the country,he said.

US Ambassador to Ankaraand Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack met today in the Syrian capitalof Damascus with Syrian President Ahmed Shara and Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Sheibani. In a post on his X account, Barrack stated that the meetingregarding the meeting, he noted the following:

"Today, on behalf of President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, I met in Damascus with Syrian President Ahmed Shara, Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaibani, and members of their team to discuss the latest developments in Aleppo and Syria's historical transition prodiscussed the path to be followed in the process.President Trump sees this moment as a newopportunity for Syria that is very important,viewing it as achance for all communities, including Arabs, Kurds, Druze, Christians, Alawites, Turkmens, Assyrians, andothers, to betreated withrespect and dignity.sawthegovernance and security institutionsin which they participate in a meaningful way, a unified country. Recognizing this opportunity, to give Syria a chance to progress, heagreed to liftthe sanctions.

The US government welcomes Syria's historic transition process and supports the Syrian government led by President Shara in its efforts tostabilize the country, rebuild national institutions, and ensure the peace and security ofall Syrians.peace, security and prosperity desiresto realizetheeffortsthey have made to support.

"We have a partnership with the SDF"

The US has long been making efforts to defeat ISIS and promote stability in Syria. Among these efforts, the partnership with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which has played a significant role in achieving lasting gains in the fight against terrorism, remains a key component.and Operation Inherent Resolve. In this context, the Syrian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the integration agreement signed with the SDF in March 2025, which provides a framework for incorporating SDF forces into national institutions in a manner that protects the rights of the Kurds and strengthens the unity and sovereignty of Syria.Any action contrary to the terms of this agreement would be considered a violation of the establishedprotocol, and the US remains committed to ensuring that all partiesadhere to the agreed-upon terms to maintain regional stability.

The US delegation emphasized that the process must continue.The recent developments in Aleppoare a source of deep concern. All partiesare urged to exercise maximum restraint,to immediately ceasehostile actions, and to engage in dialoguebetween the Syrian government and the SDFin accordance with the agreements signed on March 10 and April 1, 2025.we call for a return tocalm. Violence risks theprogress made since the Assad regime's fall and threatens tojeopardize and nono party's interest, leading to external intervention. "Rubio's team

is ready to facilitate between the Syrian government and the SDF.ready to facilitate constructive cooperation between

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's team is ready to facilitate constructive cooperation between the Syrian government and the SDF.This cooperation aims to advance an inclusive and responsible integration process that respects Syria's unity, defends the principle of a single sovereign state, and supports the goal of a single legitimate national army.The goal is a sovereign, united,internally stable,and at peace with itsneighbors.within, continues to be a Syria that offers equality, justice, and opportunities to all its people.We call on Syria's neighbors and the international community to support this vision and to provide the necessarycooperationand assistanceto makethis areality."

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