Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani endorsed the official merger of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syria’s national military establishment on Wednesday. He described the security unification as a pivotal step toward restoring stability and peace throughout the country. Barzani commended Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Kurdish commander Mazloum Abdi for guiding the negotiations to completion. He urged all political factions across Syria to support the implementation of this historic unification framework. The statement followed a joint announcement in Damascus in which commanders formally declared the dissolution of the SDF’s independent command structures.
The formal unification marks a dramatic shift in Syria’s internal security architecture after years of fragmentation. Mazloum Abdi confirmed that Kurdish-led units had been integrated into the national defense framework during a televised event. He stood alongside President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace to mark the administrative transition. Consequently, the Syrian Democratic Forces will no longer operate as an independent military force across eastern territories. The development consolidates central authority over areas previously governed by autonomous military administrations supported by the international anti-ISIS coalition.
Political analysts view the military consolidation as a potential cornerstone for Syria’s economic recovery and reconstruction efforts. President Barzani specifically praised President al-Sharaa for demonstrating a responsible vision focused on dialogue and reconciliation. Furthermore, he highlighted General Abdi’s strategic patience during the multi-stage negotiations between regional representatives and government officials. Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government maintains significant interest in securing northern borders and stabilizing trade routes. Therefore, Kurdish leaders hope the military merger will safeguard regional commerce and reduce border tensions.
The transition process relies on broad cooperation among diverse ethnic and religious communities, including Kurds, Arabs, and Assyrians. President Barzani stressed that the upcoming political phase must protect the constitutional rights of all Syrian citizens equally. Economic leaders anticipate that improved national security could eventually attract foreign investment to critical infrastructure projects. Syrian citizens now hope the security agreement will provide a lasting foundation for sustainable peace and prosperity.