Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria govt, SDF ceasefire agreement

Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement by Syria’s government and the Syrian Democratic Forces of a ceasefire agreement, which includes a comprehensive deal to gradually integrate Kurdish military and civilian institutions into the state.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the statement issued by the Syrian government regarding the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), under a comprehensive agreement that includes the integration of the self-administration institutions into the Syrian state institutions” the ministry said in a statement.

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“The Kingdom hopes that this comprehensive agreement will contribute to supporting Syria’s path towards peace, security, and stability, fulfilling the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people and strengthening their national unity,” the statement said.

The Kingdom “reiterated its full support for all efforts exerted by the Syrian government to preserve its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity,” according to the statement.

Saudi Arabia also appreciates “the responsiveness” of the Syrian government and the SDF to “the Kingdom’s efforts and the efforts exerted by the United States of America to solidify the ceasefire and reach this agreement.”

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