The Kurdish National Council in Syria refuses to participate in the announcement of the new government.

Faisal Yusuf, the official spokesperson for the Kurdish National Council in Syria, confirmed that the council will not participate in the upcoming announcement of the transitional government on Saturday, March 29, despite receiving an official invitation.

This was stated by Yusuf in statements to "WELAT TV" on Thursday, March 27, where he explained that the decision not to participate is due to the new administration not communicating with the council regarding the formation of the government or consulting with them on this matter.

He added: "We see no benefit in attending the ceremony, as we are focused on achieving the demands of the Kurdish people and ensuring their rights, rather than mere symbolic participation."

Yusuf emphasized that "Kurdish political forces are the legitimate representatives and defenders of the Kurdish people and their rights, and there is no interest for us in attending the announcement ceremony as much as it is important for us to achieve the demands of our people."

Regarding the rumored presence of Kurdish ministers in the transitional government, the spokesperson clarified that the Kurdish National Council was not given the opportunity to participate in the formation and no discussions were held on the criteria for the inclusion of any Kurdish party.

Yusuf pointed out that the new administration's policies towards the Kurdish people and political Kurdish parties "undermine any basis for common cooperation," making participation in the government futile without ensuring a real representation of Kurdish demands.

As for the Kurdish stance on the government formation, Yusuf said: "What matters to the Kurdish people is who truly represents them and defends their rights, not just the presence of Kurdish names in the government as was the case in the previous regime."

He added: "Kurdish representatives in the government must be trustworthy, and the new administration must ensure their rights as an essential component in Syria."

Regarding the Kurdish agreement, Yusuf noted that the Kurdish National Council has been committed to its principles from the beginning, seeking to achieve Kurdish unity and a common position. He said: "Since we started our talks with the (PYD) party under American auspices, we are in favor of Kurdish unity and a common vision, and we tried to achieve a lot in 2020 but it was not successful due to other parties."

He added: "Today, after the fall of the regime and the return of Kurdish-Kurdish dialogue under the auspices of President Masoud Barzani, we have been able to take positive steps towards understanding, and we are waiting for the other side to inform us of their agreement on a unified vision so that we can move forward together towards sitting together and announcing our agreement."

In conclusion, Yusuf affirmed that there is positive coordination between the Kurdish National Council and the (PYD) party, saying: "There are no problems between us and the other Kurdish parties, and we consider them our friends. We hope to reach a comprehensive understanding that reflects the will of the Kurdish people, and if an agreement is reached, we will announce it publicly and officially."