{"id":138887,"date":"2026-07-07T15:33:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=138887"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:33:40","slug":"macron-says-sdf-integration-must-respect-existing-commitments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/138887\/","title":{"rendered":"Macron says SDF integration must respect existing commitments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that the integration of forces that fought the Islamic State (ISIS), particularly the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), should continue while respecting the commitments already adopted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Macron made the remarks during a joint press conference with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the People\u2019s Palace in Damascus, one day after arriving in the Syrian capital for an official visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe stand beside you to reaffirm our confidence in the Syrian people and in the work you are doing to establish peace, security and prosperity. I believe freedom is a cause we share. You have assumed your responsibilities and achieved much so far,\u201d Macron said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Referring to security cooperation, Macron added, \u201cThe fight against terrorism is difficult, and you are waging it with determination. 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