SDC attends conference in Brussels for Syrian national dialogue
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) attended on Friday the Syrian Democratic Track conference in Brussels, Belgium, which aims to unify efforts toward building a better future for Syria.
Layla Qaraman, Co-chair of the SDC, emphasized during the conference on the importance of redefining Syrian national identity to be inclusive of all components of the Syrian population.
The conference, which will be held for two days, brings together approximately 50 organizing forces and independent Syrian figures from both inside and outside the country.
It aims to advance efforts for a political solution aligned with U.N. Security Council Resolution 2254, while working toward a free, democratic, and decentralized Syria.
Qaraman pointed out that reaching a broad national consensus on this inclusive identity would serve as a cornerstone for achieving stability and fostering collective progress.
She highlighted that the conference is being held at a pivotal historical moment, characterized by escalating regional tensions and conflicts. She noted that the timing of the conference reflects a recognition of the critical role this period will play in shaping Syria’s future.
She further explained that ongoing developments in both Syria and the wider region underscore the urgent need for adopting a decentralized system.
Such a system, Qaraman stressed, would promote coexistence, strengthen ties between the different Syrian groups, and ensure a balanced distribution of power that benefits all citizens.
Meanwhile, the Swedish Olof Palme International Center reaffirmed its commitment to efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful and democratic solution in Syria during two speeches at the conference’s opening session.
In her message to the conference, Margot Wallström, the center’s former president and former Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the significance of uniting diverse Syrian parties under one roof, calling it a major achievement despite the considerable challenges encountered throughout the process.