Syriac Union Party calls for National Dialogue Conference in North and East Syria

HASAKAH, North and East Syria — The Syriac Union Party (SUP) took center stage at a recent political seminar hosted by the Kurdish Progressive Democratic Party (KPDP), presenting a bold proposal for a unified national dialogue to shape Syria’s future. The event, led by KPDP Deputy Secretary-General Ahmed Suleiman, brought together political figures, activists, and civil society representatives to discuss the political transition in Syria.  

During the seminar, Fadi Dawi, a senior member of the SUP’s Board, delivered a compelling intervention that was met with widespread approval. Rather than focusing on the performance of Syria’s transitional leadership, Dawi emphasized a forward-looking approach. He argued that the true priority should be understanding what the peoples of North and East Syria want from the new Syria. 

“To establish a coherent and representative stance, we must convene a national dialogue conference in North and East Syria,” Dawi told our SyriacPress news desk. He outlined the need for broad participation, including political parties within and outside the Democratic Autonomous Administration of the Region of North and East Syria (DAARNES), Human rights organizations, civil society groups, youth and women’s organizations, and independent political figures and religious leaders. 

Dawi proposed that this conference would produce a unified working document, representing the demands of the Region’s inhabitants. This working document, he argued, should then serve as a negotiation tool in potential discussions with the new Syrian Transitional Government. 

Bridging political and social divides 

Dawi acknowledged that while the political parties in North and East Syria share common goals, independent voices, legal experts, and religious leaders may hold differing perspectives. Therefore, he stressed the need to bridge ideological gaps and reach consensus on key national issues, including Political governance and representation, military and security cooperation, economic stability and reconstruction, and cultural and linguistic rights. 

A proposal met with strong support 

Dawi’s proposal received an enthusiastic response from the seminar’s attendees. Ahmed Suleiman, KPDP’s Deputy Secretary-General, commended the initiative, stating that the party would adopt it as a key discussion point in upcoming meetings with other political factions. “This idea reflects the necessity of a comprehensive and inclusive approach to Syria’s future,” Suleiman remarked. 

The road ahead for Syria’s parties 

The call for a national dialogue comes at a critical moment as Syria navigates a complex transitional period. Regional actors, including Syriac (Assyrian-Aramean-Chaldean), Kurdish, and Arabic political parties and social organizations, are pushing for a more inclusive governance model, fearing that key voices may be excluded from shaping the country’s future. 

The KPDP, one of Syria’s oldest Kurdish political parties, has a long history of advocating for ethnic and political rights. Their willingness to engage with the SUP’s vision for dialogue marks an important step in fostering greater political unity. 

As discussions continue, the success of this initiative will depend on whether Syria’s diverse political and social groups can find common ground—a challenge that remains as urgent as ever.

For the article in Arabic see here