Syrian Kurdish leaders welcome Mazloum Abdi's appointment as presidential adviser

Syrian Kurdish political figures and a senior Arab official have welcomed the appointment of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi as an adviser to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. They believe the move could accelerate the integration of Kurdish forces and enhance stability in northern and eastern Syria.

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We view this appointment positively and consider it an important step that could open the way to a new phase of dialogue and understanding.

Abdul Karim Omar, a Syrian Kurdish politician, described the appointment as a positive and important step that could usher in a new era of dialogue and understanding. He suggested that Abdi's position could help bridge divides, build trust, and open communication channels on national issues. Omar emphasized that genuine dialogue could lead to institutional integration, respecting the unique character of Kurdish regions and the rights of all communities, ultimately strengthening Syria's unity and sovereignty.

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placing a figure such as Abdi, who has a presence and a role in northern and eastern Syria, in an advisory position at the presidency could help bring views closer together, build trust and open broader channels of communication on national issues.

The appointment and the SDF's dissolution are part of an agreement signed on January 29 between al-Sharaa and Abdi. This agreement outlines the integration of the Kurdish Autonomous Administration's military, security, and civilian structures into Syrian state bodies. It also includes provisions for handing over border crossings and oil fields, and for the departure of foreign fighters from the region.

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genuine understandings between the two sides could lay the groundwork for gradual, mutually agreed institutional integration that preserves the particular character of the Kurdish regions and the rights of all their communities, while strengthening Syria’s unity and sovereignty.

Abdelaziz Tammo, president of the Independent Syrian Kurds Association, stated that the appointment was anticipated and signaled that the SDF and other Kurdish military groups affiliated with the Kurdish entity were ready to integrate. However, an independent Kurdish politician noted that the effectiveness of the appointment in fostering stability would hinge on Abdi's capacity to influence the armed groups formerly under his command.

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help consolidate stability and security in northern and eastern Syria and across the country, and open a new chapter based on national partnership.