January 22, 2026
President Nechirvan Barzani received the Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mr. Mazloum Abdi, along with an accompanying delegation.
The meeting focused on recent developments in Syria. President Nechirvan Barzani stressed his commitment to continuing efforts and dialogue with all involved parties to maintain the ceasefire, reduce tensions, and ensure the immediate resumption of talks between the SDF and Damascus. He underscored the importance of protecting the rights of Kurds and all communities within a unified Syria.
In his remarks, Mr. Mazloum Abdi expressed gratitude to President Nechirvan Barzani and the Kurdistan Region for their contributions, support, and endeavors to stabilize the situation and address the challenges at hand. He further emphasized their commitment and willingness to seek a peaceful resolution to the issues, grounded in the rights of the Kurdish people within a unified Syria.
The threat of the resurgence of ISIS and its impact on security and stability in Syria and the region in general was another topic of their discussion.