ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Wednesday received Mazloum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), emphasizing unity of Kurds in Syria.
“In their meeting, they discussed the Kurdish question and the situation of other communities in Syria. They also exchanged views on the SDF’s dialogue with Damascus, as well as the threats and dangers of terrorism and the resurgence of ISIS [Islamic State],” read a statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency.
President Barzani “emphasized the necessity of unity among the Kurdish sides and resolving their issues through dialogue and understanding, in order to protect the rights of the Kurdish people in Syria,” added the statement.
Abdi arrived in Duhok city on Tuesday to attend the Middle East Peace and Security (MEPS) forum.