First Round of DAARNES–STG Talks Held in Constructive and Cooperative Atmosphere

DARAMSUQ — Officials from the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAARNES), including co-chair of the Syriac Union Party Sanharib Barsom, met with representatives of the Syrian Transitional Government (STG) on Sunday in Daramsuq (Damascus), marking the first formal round of negotiations between the two sides.

The meeting, held “in a constructive and cooperative atmosphere”, focused on implementing the March 10 agreement signed between Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Both delegations agreed to form joint subcommittees to address administrative, security, and service-related matters, with the goal of gradually aligning institutions between DAARNES and Daramsuq (Damascus).

One of the priorities discussed was the education file, particularly solutions for administering national exams for students in DAARNES areas. Other key topics included facilitating the return of displaced persons to their homes, the situation in Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud in Holeb (Aleppo), and broader security coordination.

اللقاء الاول للجنة المعنية بتنفيذ الاتفاق بين الادارة الذاتية والحكومة السورية كان ايجابيا ضمن جو ودي يسوده الحرص المشترك لبناء سوريا موحدة وقوية تضمن جميع الحقوق لمكوناتها
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In a statement on X, Syriac Union Party Co-Chair Sanharib Barsom stated that the meeting progressed in a “positive and friendly atmosphere.” He emphasized that both sides held in high regard the common concern to build a unified and strong Syria that guarantees all rights of its many components. “We are optimistic and, God willing, come to positive results in the interest of all our people.”

While the process remains in early stages, both sides signaled readiness for continued engagement aimed at preserving Syria’s unity and improving coordination on national issues. Brigadier General Ziad al-Ayesh, head of the STG’s implementation committee, confirmed the commitment to continuing dialogue and activating subcommittees to ensure progress on agreed files.

The DAARNES delegation too stated; “Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to constructive dialogue and continued cooperation in a way that supports Syria’s unity and sovereignty, and fulfills the Syrian people’s aspirations for security and stability. It was also agreed to hold another session in the near future to continue discussions and follow up on the implementation of the agreed points.”