The President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi al-Bahra, along with his accompanying delegation, held a meeting with representatives of civil, social, and cultural institutions and entities in the town of Ras al-Ain in the Hasakah province. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments on the ground and political situation in Syria and addressed the town’s needs.
Al-Bahra was accompanied by the Secretary of the political committee, Abdulbasit Abdullatif, and members of the committee, Bahjat al-Atassi and Muhammad Ali Issa, in addition to Hussein al-Raad, a member of the General Assembly.
The delegation reviewed operations at the Ras al-Ayn border crossing in the countryside of Hasakah, which has been officially opened recently. They met with the crossing’s director, Ahmad Boulad, and other section managers, discussing ways to enhance operations and boost the local economy. They also addressed the difficulties and challenges facing the crossing and the region in general, particularly due to the shortage of humanitarian aid and the decline in humanitarian services.
Following this, al-Bahra delivered a political briefing at the town’s cultural center, addressing an audience of civil, cultural, and social entities. He discussed the Syrian reality, its connection to regional developments, the attempts to freeze the political process, and the prolongation of the Syrian people’s suffering. He also touched upon the situation of Syrian refugees, particularly in Lebanon.
Al-Bahra emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation, coordination, and solidarity to face upcoming challenges. He also stressed the need to move towards a phase of production and encourage investment.
The attendees discussed the state of service institutions and facilities in Ras al-Ayn, which are facing significant challenges due to sanctions imposed on the region and the inability of humanitarian and relief organizations to operate there, especially in the health and education sectors. The town currently has only one women’s hospital, with most medical cases being referred to Tal Abyad town.
The region’s economic situation was also discussed, which is severely impacted by the drop in local wheat prices. The residents, who heavily rely on agriculture, face challenges due to the lack of pesticides and the supply of poor-quality fertilizers.
The attendees highlighted the importance of preserving Syrian seeds, considered among the best in the world.
(Source: SOC’s Media Department)
