{"id":121341,"date":"2025-01-23T15:26:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T15:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=121341"},"modified":"2025-01-23T15:26:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T15:26:21","slug":"syrias-foreign-minister-and-krg-prime-minister-discuss-kurdish-rights-at-davos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/121341\/","title":{"rendered":"Syria&#8217;s Foreign Minister and KRG Prime Minister Discuss Kurdish Rights at Davos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Kardo Roj<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAVOS, Switzerland (North Press)<\/strong> \u2013 Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Masrour Barzani, held discussions on Syria&#8217;s political future and the rights of the Kurdish community during a meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting, which marked a rare high-profile dialogue, saw al-Shibani extend an official invitation to Barzani to visit Damascus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Affirmation of Kurdish Role<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement from the KRG, al-Shibani emphasized the pivotal role of the Kurdish community in Syria\u2019s social and political fabric. \u201cThe Kurds are our brothers and sisters, a fundamental and integral component of Syria. Their rights will be protected and preserved,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two leaders discussed the importance of safeguarding the rights of all communities in Syria, including the Kurdish population, which has played a significant role in the country\u2019s ongoing conflict and stabilization efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Focus on Stability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Barzani highlighted the necessity of maintaining peace and stability in Syria. \u201cEnsuring security and stability in Syria is a top priority for us,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting also acknowledged the efforts of veteran Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani in fostering reconciliation among Kurdish factions in Syria. Both sides stressed the importance of Kurdish unity as a key factor in achieving long-term stability in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regional Implications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This dialogue comes amid broader discussions about Syria\u2019s future at Davos, with international stakeholders weighing in on the reconstruction of war-torn regions and political solutions to ongoing conflicts. The meeting between al-Shibani and Barzani signifies a step toward greater collaboration between the Syrian government and Kurdish representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the details of Barzani\u2019s potential visit to Damascus remain unclear, the invitation signals a willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue about Syria\u2019s post-conflict reconstruction and the inclusion of Kurdish voices in shaping the country\u2019s future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kardo Roj DAVOS, Switzerland (North Press) \u2013 Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Masrour Barzani, held discussions on Syria&#8217;s political future and the rights of the Kurdish community during a meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday. 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