RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Friday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), describing it as a positive step toward restoring peace, stability, and security in Syria.
The foreign ministry in a statement, said the Kingdom hoped that the comprehensive agreement would support the Syrian Arab Republic’s journey toward peace, security, and stability in a way that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people and strengthens national unity.
It also reaffirmed its full support for all efforts by the Syrian government to safeguard the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the country.
“We appreciate the responsiveness of the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to the Kingdom’s endeavors and the efforts made by the US in consolidating the de-escalation and reaching this agreement,” it said.
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The Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced a comprehensive agreement on Friday, centering on a formal ceasefire and a structured plan to integrate the SDF’s military and administrative structures into the Syrian state.
According to the terms of the deal, forces mobilised along front lines in northern Syria will withdraw. Subsequently, security personnel from Syria’s Interior Ministry will deploy to key administrative centres in the northeastern cities of Hasakah and Qamishli—areas currently under SDF control. The agreement also mandates the merger of local security forces with state institutions.
This announcement follows recent military advances by Syrian government troops, which reclaimed significant territory in northern and eastern Syria from the SDF this month. The offensive had compelled Kurdish forces to retreat into a progressively smaller area.
A key component of the agreement involves the formation of a new military division comprising three existing SDF brigades. Additionally, a separate brigade will be established for forces in the SDF-held town of Kobani (also known as Ain Al-Arab), which will be operationally linked to the Aleppo governorate.
