SDC reaffirms March 10 agreement as path to democratic, pluralistic Syria
HASAKAH, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) described on Wednesday the March 10 agreement—signed between Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and Commander in Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi as a national reference point for building a political solution.
During its regular session, the SDC Presidential Council called for a return to the terms of the March 10 agreement, stating that the agreement is a national reference that can be built upon to move the political process forward.
The Council emphasized that the transitional phase is at a critical juncture, warning that the lack of genuine representation and the failure of existing models threaten any prospects for a meaningful settlement.
“The path to a solution does not lie in incitement, continued bloodshed, or cycles of violence,” the Council added, “but in inclusive national dialogue that rebuilds trust among Syrians and lays the foundation for a democratic state that protects rights and embraces pluralism.”
Ilham Ahmad, co-chair of the Foreign Relations Department of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), stated that decentralization is no longer a theoretical concept, but a national imperative for preserving Syria’s unity and ensuring fair distribution of power and resources.
“No political settlement will succeed without the full participation of all Syrian communities, grounded in partnership and dignity,” she said. “Continued marginalization and exclusion will only deepen fragmentation and risk total collapse.”
Addressing the situation in Suwayda, the SDC condemned violations against civilians and warned against attempts to manipulate tribal communities in ways that fuel extremism and terrorism.
On the recent Paris meeting, the SDC highlighted the significance of international engagement—particularly the participation of U.S. Envoy Thomas Barrack, French Foreign Minister, and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani—and noted that the Syrian Foreign Ministry’s reaction shows the international community still sees a political solution as viable.
The SDC’s Presidential Council agreed to initiate an inclusive national dialogue, bringing together Syria’s diverse political, ethnic, religious, and social constituencies. The goal is to develop a roadmap for a genuine political transition toward a democratic, pluralistic, and decentralized Syria rooted in justice, equality, and citizenship.