SDC hosts dialogue on March 10 and April 1 agreements in Aleppo
ALEPPO, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) in Aleppo convened a high-level dialogue session on Thursday to examine the March 10 and April 1 agreements and their role in shaping Syria’s political future. The forum gathered political and community leaders to discuss progress, obstacles, and prospects for broader national partnership.
The event, titled “March 10 and April 1 Agreements: Toward a National Partnership and Inclusive Path”, was organized under the auspices of the Syrian Democratic Council in Aleppo. Fatima al-Hussein, Head of the Council’s Relations Office in Aleppo, told North Press that the session’s goal was to examine the agreements, which address governance arrangements for northeast Syria and Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods.
Al-Hussein emphasized “the importance of Syrian-Syrian dialogue and preserving civil peace” and stressed “the need for a peaceful solution to the crisis,” particularly in light of rising sectarian rhetoric and mobilization on social media. She noted that recommendations from the dialogue would be forwarded to all relevant parties to ensure the agreements’ implementation.
Dr. Othman Sheikh Issa underlined that the dialogue aimed to revisit both agreements, assess what had been achieved, and address obstacles to their application. “Syria remains in a state of instability with an unclear future, raising concerns across all segments of society,” Sheikh Issa said. He added that a central topic of discussion was “uniting Syrian society in the face of external policies and formulating a new constitution that guarantees a pluralistic civil government protecting the rights of all citizens.”
The session brought together representatives from civil society, political groups, and local governance bodies, reflecting ongoing efforts in the region to reinforce dialogue as a path to stability and unity.
The Syrian Democratic Council said it will compile the session’s recommendations and deliver them to relevant bodies for consideration, aiming to advance political reconciliation and strengthen governance frameworks.