In an exclusive interview with ‘Rudaw’, Muslim stated: ‘The joint Kurdish delegation is ready to negotiate with Damascus. They have requested a meeting and are waiting for a response from the Syrian government, but the government is avoiding setting a date.’ Muslim also mentioned the possibility of applying their project across all of Syria if they can, according to him. He added: ‘The co-presidents of the committee are ready, the delegation is prepared, and everything is clear. The problem is not from us but from the Syrian government.’
Muslim emphasized that ‘the presence of the Kurds, self-administration, and women’s rights are red lines that cannot be compromised.’ Regarding his term ‘democratic nation’, Muslim explained that ‘their project is not only for the Kurds but also includes Arabs, Syriacs, and other components, extending to areas like Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor.’
Muslim continued, saying: ‘We are partners in this country, whether it is in politics or other areas. We are partners in this country, and nothing should be done without us. If elections are held, we are part of them. If a constitution is drafted, we are part of it. If a government is formed, we are part of it. If an administration is established, we are part of it. If an economy is founded, we are part of it. In everything, we are partners in this country. This is what we want, and we can discuss the form of this partnership.’
This comes after the failure to reach an agreement between the leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, and the interim Syrian government in Damascus. This followed an agreement signed between the Syrian transitional phase president, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, and Abdi on March 10th, which included forming special committees to follow up on its implementation. However, the agreement quickly faced obstacles due to differing interpretations of its content.
