ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) candidate for governor of Hasaka says an agreement has been reached with the Syrian interim government to nominate him for the post, marking a coordination between the two sides over a senior administrative position after weeks of intense clashes.
Nour al-Din Ahmed told Rudaw on Sunday that “an agreement has been reached between the two sides on my name to assume the position of governor of Hasaka.”
He added that he is expected to travel to Damascus within the next two days, where he will meet with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and other senior government officials to finalize the process.
Addressing Kurds and residents of the Kurdish region in northeastern Syria (Rojava), Ahmed framed his nomination as a responsibility tied to the sacrifices made during years of conflict.
“I ask Almighty God to grant us success in this endeavor, which is for the good of our people and our country. I swear to remain faithful to the blood of our martyrs and to serve my people and the residents of the region with all my strength,” he said.
Outlining his priorities should he assume office, Ahmed said his focus would be on restoring stability and fairness in governance.
“My primary tasks, along with the relevant parties, will be to establish social justice and provide security, stability, and peace for our society,” he stated.
He also stressed that tackling corruption would be central to his agenda, pledging inclusive governance for all communities in the province.