Mr Saleh Muslim, co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), a leading Kurdish political figure provides an insight into the ramifications of the March 10 agreement and the future of Kurdish aspirations in the region. Mr Muslim characterises the agreement as "a framework for gradual integration" of the SDF into national institutions, especially within the defence and internal security sectors, while preserving a level of local governance in Kurdish-majority regions.
"This agreement does not represent a complete merger but rather a roadmap. It delineates the legal, administrative, and political measures necessary to acknowledge the role of the SDF within a unified Syrian military framework, without undermining the autonomy we have established in the northeast," he articulates.
The Democratic Union Party (PYD), as stated by Mr Muslim, was instrumental in crafting and endorsing the agreement, fostering dialogue between SDF leadership and the Syrian interim authorities.
"We have consistently promoted a political resolution over armed conflict. The PYD was engaged in formulating proposals and ensuring that Kurdish demands were addressed. We view this as part of a larger initiative towards a democratic Syria," he remarked.
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