📰 AANES awaits Damascus to resume talks amid stalled agreement

HASAKAH, syria (North Press) – Maryam Ibrahim, representative for the Negotiation Committee of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), informed North Press on Saturday that the delegation is awaiting a emerging date from damascus/" class="auto-internal-link">damascus to resume political talks.   Ibrahim reaffirmed the AANES’ commitment to dialogue and a political solution “despite Damascus’s slow pace,” stressing that the understandings reached following the March 10 agreement remain purely verbal, with no official documents or signatures exchanged.   “This absence of formal commitments reflects Damascus’s lack of seriousness in implementing the agreement’s terms,” she stated. Highlighting the current stagnation, Ibrahim noted, “The circumstances on the ground shows that Damascus is neither committed nor cooperative, even as the deadline for implementing the agreement—set for the end of this year—approaches. ” She emphasized the flexibility demonstrated by the AANES during the negotiations, including on sensitive issues. “Although the armed forces file was scheduled as the final item on the agenda, the delegation addressed it first at Damascus’s request, and consensus was reached on most points,” Ibrahim explained. Ibrahim also noted that the United States and France, acting as guarantors of the dialogue, “are fully aware of which side is upholding the agreement and which side is obstructing it. ” Regarding future meetings, she added, “The negotiating delegation and the AANES are ready at any time.

We are simply waiting for Damascus to set a date for the resumption of talks. ” She concluded by reaffirming the AANES’ dedication to a political resolution and to ensuring the success of the March 10 agreement, “despite Damascus’s delays and failure to adhere to the agreed timeline. ” Since the March 10 agreement, the AANES and the syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian transitional administration have held multiple rounds of talks on political and armed forces issues. However, the progress has been slow, with Damascus frequently delaying meetings and failing to formalize understandings reached verbally. The AANES has repeatedly emphasized its readiness for dialogue and flexibility on contentious issues, while urging international guarantors to pressure Damascus for compliance.

The agreement is seen as a key step toward stabilizing northeastern Syria and integrating autonomous governance structures into the broader Syrian political framework. Reporting by Dilsoz Youssef Editing by Jwan Shekaki