US Special Representative for Syria Tom Barrack met with Ilham Ahmed, Co-Chair of the Foreign Relations Department of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, and Mazloum Abdi, Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Following the meeting, Barrack shared a post on the social media platform X, stating that this meeting confirmed the US's determination regarding the 18 January Agreement.

 

Statement from Barrack reads: "We were honored to meet today with General Mazloum Abdi and Ilham Ahmed. The United States reaffirmed its strong support for and commitment to advancing the integration process outlined in the January 18 agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian government. All parties agreed that the essential first step is the full upholding of the current ceasefire, as we collectively identify and implement confidence-building measures on all sides to foster trust and lasting stability."