Anas Al-Abdah, a member of the political committee of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), delivered the Syrian Negotiations Commission’s briefing on behalf of its president, Badr Jamous, at the start of the Coalition’s meetings on Thursday morning in Tel Abyad, Raqqa.
The briefing highlighted that the commission had conducted a series of meetings in key decision-making capitals, including Geneva and New York. These meetings involved discussions with several influential countries and international organizations, including the European Union, the United Nations, the United States, Germany, France, Türkiye, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Qatar, Switzerland, and Slovenia. The focus of these engagements was to highlight the current situation in Syria and push for a just and sustainable political solution in line with UN Resolution 2254.
Jamous pointed to the complexities surrounding the Syrian issue at this stage due to significant changes in the global landscape, including ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, along with the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that the Syrian conflict is increasingly being managed based on international interests, with negotiations taking place between some states and the Assad regime, not to find a comprehensive solution but to ease the burdens these countries face.
He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to seeking a fair and comprehensive political resolution to the Syrian conflict. Jamous also stressed the need for the Syrian opposition and revolution forces to adopt a new strategy to reintroduce the Syrian cause on the international stage.
Jamous further warned that the United Nations cannot continue merely inviting the Assad regime to negotiation tables without real leverage. He criticized the international community for making significant compromises on human rights and the political process in Syria to protect its own interests.
He concluded by underscoring the importance of formulating a clear political vision that reflects the aspirations of the Syrian people. This vision must include a unified political project representing all Syrians, aiming to build a new Syria based on justice and equality, with a clear constitution outlining the country’s future. Additionally, it should provide solutions for the refugee issues and ensure readiness for elections that may take place at any moment.
(Source: SOC’s Media Department)
