ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — A delegation from Rojava University held talks with the Hasaka governor on Wednesday, as Syrian interim authorities move forward with efforts to integrate Kurdish-run educational institutions into Syria’s official state system.
The meeting, held at Governor Nour al-Din Issa’s office, focused heavily on mechanisms for integrating the education sector under Syria’s formal institutions, according to a statement by Rojava University released late Wednesday. Discussions included aligning curricula, organizing and translating educational materials, and ensuring unified academic standards and quality across institutions.
Both sides also reviewed key structural challenges facing higher education in the province, particularly the shortage of specialized academic disciplines at Hasaka’s universities.
The Kurdish Governor Issa, who was recently appointed by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and approved by Damascus, said he was ready to remove obstacles and support a comprehensive roadmap for integrating the university in line with Syria’s legal and regulatory framework. He also praised academic staff for maintaining educational activities despite years of conflict and instability, according to the statement.
The meeting comes as Damascus accelerates efforts to absorb Kurdish-run civil structures in northeast Syria (Rojava) following the January 29 comprehensive agreement with the SDF, which includes the recognition of certificates issued by Rojava’s educational institutions.