SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi announced the long-anticipated Kurdish unity conference will convene April 26 under the banner “Unity of the Kurdish Position in Rojava,” calling it a national necessity for resolving Kurdish issues in Syria.
Conference Finally Scheduled After Postponements
The Kurdish Unity Conference in Syria has been officially scheduled for April 26, according to Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi. The announcement came Tuesday via Abdi’s social media account on X, confirming the new date after two previous postponements. Originally set for April 18, disagreements among Kurdish political parties necessitated rescheduling to the later date.
“Kurdish unity is a national necessity for resolving the issue of the Kurdish people in Syria,” Abdi emphasized in his announcement. He expressed hope that all Kurdish political parties would “fulfill their national responsibility” and contribute to making the initiative successful.
Kurdish National Council Confirms Agreement
The Kurdish National Council in Syria (ENKS) has confirmed an agreement was reached regarding the conference date. In their statement, they described the upcoming gathering as “an achievement reflecting the will of our Kurdish people and the relentless efforts of loyal fighters.”
ENKS specifically acknowledged the support from key regional figures, stating the conference was made possible through “generous support from our brothers and friends—most notably President Masoud Barzani and our brother, General Mazloum Abdi.”
Hopes for a New Phase of Cooperation
Both leaders and organizations have placed significant importance on the conference’s potential outcomes. ENKS expressed hope that the event would “mark a turning point toward a new phase of constructive cooperation among the parties of the Kurdish political movement.”
The Council emphasized that the conference should strengthen public trust and establish stronger national ties with all components of the Syrian people. Their statement underscored that unifying the Kurdish position represents not just a pressing national need but a vital step toward building genuine partnership in shaping a democratic, pluralistic Syria.
Abdi concluded his announcement by thanking all parties who helped facilitate this important step, stating: “On this occasion, we thank all parties who helped make this step possible and wish success to the conference’s work.”
The conference, themed “Unity of the Kurdish Position in Rojava,” aims to address fundamental issues affecting Kurdish communities in northeastern Syria and establish a unified approach among various Kurdish political factions in the region.
