America: No State for QSD and No Separate Entity in Syria

In new statements reflecting Washington's position on the future of Syria, US envoy to Syria Thomas Brrok affirmed that his country rejects the establishment of any separate entity for the Syrian Democratic Forces, as well as the idea of an Alawite or Druze state, emphasizing the need to reach a settlement that ensures the unity of Syria territorially, socially, and institutionally.

Brook clarified that the only available path for the QSD is to reach an understanding with Damascus, calling for negotiations at a faster and more flexible pace, and stressing the importance of reaching a constitution that guarantees the existence of a parliament representing all Syrians.

He also pointed out that Syria is in urgent need of international resources and support for reconstruction, and that lifting sanctions may give people hope for the future.

The statements came after meetings that brought together Syrian President Ahmed Shar'a and QSD commander Mazloum Abdi in Damascus in the presence of Brook, as part of a negotiating process aimed at integrating civilian and military institutions in northeastern Syria within state institutions.

The agreement reached last March included fundamental provisions, including ensuring the rights of all Syrians in political representation and participation in state institutions based on competence, recognizing the Kurdish community as an authentic component with full constitutional rights, in addition to a comprehensive ceasefire across all Syrian territories.

The agreement also stipulated the integration of border crossings, airports, oil and gas fields in the northeast under the administration of the Syrian state, ensuring the return of displaced persons to their towns under state protection, a joint commitment to combat remnants of the previous regime, rejecting attempts at division and hate speech, and forming executive committees to implement the agreement before the end of the year.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaaban emphasized, on his part, that weapons are the sole responsibility of the state, rejecting any external interference in Syrian affairs, and affirming that Syria is gradually regaining its position in its Arab and international surroundings.