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State Department reiterates support for dialogue aimed at integrating SDF into Syrian military
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The spokesperson said the U.S. continues to support dialogue between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces aimed at integrating the SDF into Syria’s security structures and transforming ceasefires into lasting peace, while emphasizing diplomacy and inclusion.
The State Department said it continues to support dialogue between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that is aimed at integrating the SDF into Syria’s security structures and transforming the current ceasefire in northeast Syria into a comprehensive and lasting peace.
In response to a reporter question about whether U.S. policy had shifted to support a decentralized or federal structure in Syria, the spokesperson reiterated that ambassador Barrack and the administration continue to engage all parties for security and calm. The spokesperson said the U.S. “support[s] dialogue with Syrian government and the Syrian democratic forces aimed at integrating the SDF into the Syrian military” and welcomed productive meetings between the SDF and President al-Assad if they occur.
Discussion only: a reporter raised Turkey’s domestic commission and reforms related to the PKK and whether those developments would affect U.S. approaches; the spokesperson said she would not comment on another government’s internal legislative actions and said she would take the question back for follow-up.
The spokesperson stressed that any long-term political solution must be Syrian-led and inclusive, and emphasized U.S. support for democracy and diplomacy in pursuit of stability.
