Ankara is open to various models for the Syrian Democratic Forces, including political representation in Damascus' national assembly

Amid historical changes in the balance of power in the Middle East, at least one thing remains constant: the strategic importance of the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan.

Abdi revealed that his recent meeting with President Barzani was aimed at addressing multiple concerns, including halting Turkish attacks and resolving ongoing tensions between the SDF and Turkey.

The tragic fire at a hotel in Bolu, Turkey, which claimed numerous lives, is deeply saddening. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish the injured a swift and complete recovery,

“The two leaders discussed the current situation in Syria, including the latest security and political developments,” Barzani’s office said in a statement following the Thursday meeting. Both leaders emphasized the importance of establishing a unified Kurdish front in Syria, the statement added.

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani is set to meet with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday,

The footage of the historic meeting between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) chief Mazloun Abdi in Erbil dominated social media late Thursday,

It is becoming apparent that negotiations between the new leadership in Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) face significant obstacles due to disagreements over military structure and administrative demands.

Jolani, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group, became the de facto leader of Syria. Since then, he has dropped his nom de guerre in favour of

Syria's new defence minister said on Sunday it would not be right for US -backed Kurdish fighters based in the country's northeast to retain their own bloc within the broader integrated Syrian armed forces.

Neighbouring Turkey, a key backer of Islamist-led rebels who ousted ... On Thursday in Iraq, Abdi met Masoud Barzani, who heads the ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in the autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan region, a statement from Barzani's office said.

Omar emphasized the significance of recent high-level discussions, particularly the meeting between President Masoud Barzani and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi.