Abdullah Kaddo, the Coordinator of the Studies and Consulting Working Group in the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), has emphatically expressed his opposition to any attempt at unilaterally formulating a social contract in Syria. In a statement released today, Kaddo underscored the importance of such a contract being rooted in the free will agreement of Syrian men and women to coexist.
The SOC, committed to a comprehensive political solution involving all Syrian people, views the social contract as a manifestation of the constitution’s broader sense. Kaddo emphasized that it represents a concise summary of agreements and understandings among various social and political components, encompassing diverse segments and their representations across the country.
Warning against proposing a social contract formula that disregards the hopes and aspirations of all Syrians, Kaddo deemed it unacceptable both in form and content. He argued that such attempts contribute to the perpetuation and deepening of divisions, serving non-national agendas and furthering the fragmentation of Syria’s land and people.
Kaddo stressed the urgency for Syrians to collaborate towards the reunification of the nation. He advocated for a state founded on principles of justice, freedom, democracy, the rule of law, and equal citizenship. In this envisioned state, all Syrians, irrespective of any basis of discrimination, would be equal. Kaddo highlighted the importance of celebrating Syria’s history based on the civilizational and cultural diversity of all its components, including Arabs, Kurds, Turkmen, Assyrians, and other sects that have coexisted throughout its history.
In light of Syria’s current tragic circumstances, Kaddo emphasized that any social contract must be built upon the free will agreement of Syrian men and women. This agreement, he asserted, should be within the framework of a free, independent, unified state exercising sovereignty over its entire territory, fostering a comprehensive national identity reflecting the aspirations of the entire Syrian populace.
Kaddo clarified that achieving this objective requires a comprehensive political solution, with the strict implementation of relevant UN resolutions, notably Resolution 2254. He identified the drafting of a new constitution as a crucial element, emphasizing that the Syrian people, through a general referendum, should be the ultimate decision-makers in adopting the desired constitution.
Furthermore, Kaddo insisted that sustainable security, stability, and peace hinge on the participation of all Syrians, regardless of components, sects, or regions. He emphasized the need for a collective effort that guarantees the unity of Syria’s land and people.
(Source: SOC’s Media Department)
