{"id":122487,"date":"2025-02-25T19:29:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T19:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=122487"},"modified":"2025-02-25T21:22:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T21:22:18","slug":"british-officials-pledge-to-strengthen-ties-with-syrias-kurdish-led-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/122487\/","title":{"rendered":"British Officials Pledge to Strengthen Ties with Syria\u2019s Kurdish-led Region"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Kardo Roj<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press)<\/strong> \u2013 Two visiting British officials affirmed on Tuesday their commitment to supporting and deepening ties with Northeast Syria, emphasizing the region\u2019s resilience and the need for stronger international partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statements came as part of a political delegation\u2019s visit to Qamishli, which included Martin Round, the mayor-elect of Maidstone in Kent, Karen Constantine, deputy leader of the Labour group in Kent County Council, Sir Roger Lyons, former president of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), and Jason Kaplan, aviation director at Mid Kent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking to North Press, Karen Constantine highlighted the importance of international solidarity with the people of Northeast Syria, describing their determination and passion for self-governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is my second visit to the region. I came in 2017 as an independent observer for the elections, and I was deeply moved by the will of the people\u2014especially the Kurds\u2014who aspire to autonomy,\u201d Constantine said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also stressed the economic potential of the region and the importance of infrastructure development, particularly the role an airport could play in linking Northeast Syria with the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAn airport would be a fantastic asset to develop business and boost the local economy. It would also enable people who fled the region to return, whether to visit or to rebuild their lives,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of the reasons I came here is because I felt I could contribute something to this area,\u201d he said. \u201cBut at the same time, I wanted to take something back to England and Great Britain\u2014to inform people about what is happening here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Round acknowledged the difficulties facing the region, describing some of what he witnessed as \u201ctraumatic,\u201d but he remained optimistic about the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDespite all the problems, traumas, and difficulties, I see great opportunities. If we start with small efforts, they can grow into bigger things. The way to achieve this is by coming back and building lasting relationships,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both officials emphasized that their visit was not just symbolic but aimed at fostering tangible cooperation. Round stated that, as politicians, he and Constantine would take steps to raise awareness in the UK, establish partnerships, and facilitate knowledge exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe need to inform people, broker partnerships, and create opportunities for collaboration. From small beginnings, we can create meaningful change,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The British delegation\u2019s visit underscores a growing international interest in Northeast Syria, where local authorities continue to advocate for political recognition, economic support, and reconstruction efforts following years of conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kardo Roj QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Two visiting British officials affirmed on Tuesday their commitment to supporting and deepening ties with Northeast Syria, emphasizing the region\u2019s resilience and the need for stronger international partnerships. 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