Syrian politician hails Kurdish Conference as blueprint for decentralized Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – A Syrian politician described on Monday the resolutions issued by the Kurdish Unity Conference, held in Qamishli city in northeastern Syria, as a distinctly political document and a significant step that blends Kurdish political aspirations with a broader Syrian national vision.
Speaking to North Press, Anas Jodeh, head of the National Building Movement, said, “This document could be the foundation for a clear national program for all of Syria.”
He explained that while Kurdish demands were historically seen as focused solely on northeastern Syria, the current unified Kurdish position has clarified that these demands now have a national character, encompassing the future of Syria as a whole.
Jodeh acknowledged that the document contains points that require further dialogue. “There are different views on several issues, but that is the essence of politics and negotiation,” he said, adding, “I don’t believe there are any points that cannot be discussed.”
He stressed that the responsibility now lies on other political forces and the Syrian transitional government to develop a clear roadmap for Syria’s future.
Jodeh emphasized that the core issues raised by the document are not limited to decentralization. “Justice comes first, then decentralization,” he noted. The justice principles outlined in the document address Kurdish grievances, displacement, and cultural rights—issues that concern all Syrians who have suffered injustices.
“We cannot talk about Syria’s future without embracing a form of decentralization, whether federal or otherwise,” the politician noted. “What matters is reaching a constitutionally agreed decentralized system—the specific label is less important.”
He added that any agreed model must be applied across all Syrian territories, allowing local communities greater space for development and for expressing their identities and economic concerns. “A key point is guaranteeing local security through local police forces, as exemplified by the agreement in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods in Aleppo,” he said.