Kurdish National Council issues statement on meeting with President al-Sharaa
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Kurdish National Council (KNC) in Syria issued on Wednesday a statement regarding a meeting held between its leadership and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, outlining discussions on national issues, the Kurdish question, and pathways toward dialogue in shaping Syria’s future.
According to the statement published on the council’s official website, President al-Sharaa received the KNC’s presidential board on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The meeting followed earlier talks between the council and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on February 2.
“The meeting addressed national issues, including the Kurdish question, the adoption of dialogue to resolve these issues, and ways to build the new Syria,” the statement said.
The council noted that it reviewed its long-standing political positions, emphasizing its calls since the early formation of the Kurdish political movement for “a democratic Syria for all Syrians” and for guaranteeing the national rights of the Kurdish people within a unified Syrian state.
In its statement, the KNC welcomed Decree No. 13, describing it as “a positive and important step,” while calling for its completion through the explicit inclusion of Kurdish national rights in Syria’s constitution. The council stressed that such inclusion should reflect Syria’s “multi-ethnic and multi-religious identity” and ensure justice and equality among all components.
The statement further said that President al-Sharaa underscored the need to address past injustices suffered by Kurds in Syria and highlighted the importance of their participation at all levels of the state-building process.
According to the KNC, al-Sharaa also emphasized “the adoption of dialogue and continuous communication, the rejection of hate speech, and the building of mutual trust,” describing these principles as essential to achieving security and stability and to building a state based on law and institutions.
The meeting comes amid ongoing political discussions involving Syrian parties and components, as negotiations continue over governance, representation, and constitutional principles following years of conflict.