The Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reached a comprehensive agreement to implement a ceasefire and gradually integrate their military and administrative structures into state institutions.
Qatar has welcomed the Syrian government’s announcement of reaching a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), describing it as part of a comprehensive arrangement aimed at restoring stability in the country.
The agreement provides for the phased integration of military and administrative forces between the two sides, following weeks of fighting in which government forces regained large areas previously held by the SDF.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar’s hope that “the agreement will contribute to consolidating civil peace and enhancing security and stability in the brotherly Syrian Arab Republic.”
The ministry reiterated that Syria’s long-term stability and prosperity depend on the state maintaining a monopoly over the use of force through a single national army representing all Syrian components, in a way that preserves the country’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
It also reaffirmed Qatar’s full support for Syria’s unity and the aspirations of its people for stability, development and prosperity, while commending the effective efforts of the friendly United States of America in helping bring the agreement about.
The deal comes after the SDF lost swathes of territory to Syrian government forces during nearly a month of clashes in the north and northeast of the country.
A ceasefire that emerged over the past week evolved into an agreement for the phased integration of Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian army, according to statements from both the SDF and Syrian state media, which said the arrangements would be implemented immediately and would also include the gradual integration of Kurdish civil institutions into state structures.
Under the agreement, fighters from both sides are to withdraw from front lines, while government units deploy to key cities such as Hasakah and Qamishli, and local security forces are merged.
A new military division will be formed within the Syrian army, incorporating three SDF brigades, with another brigade affiliated to the Aleppo governorate. Civilian institutions established by Kurdish-led authorities in the northeast are also to be absorbed into the state.
International actors welcomed the development. The United States president’s envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, described the deal as a “historic milestone in Syria’s journey toward national reconciliation, unity, and enduring stability.”
He added, “these developments pave the way for rebuilding institutions, restoring trust, attracting the investment essential for reconstruction, and securing lasting peace for all Syrians. With unity forged through dialogue and respect, Syria stands poised to reclaim its rightful place as a beacon of stability and hope in the region and beyond.”
