Syrian Kurdish military leader, commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
Kurdistan Regional Government president Barzani has met Syria's leadership in Damascus to discuss strengthening cooperation and the integration of the SDF into state institutions, with language and cultural rights on the agenda amid ongoing negotiations.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have completed a merger with the Syrian army and ceased operating as an independent force. The move follows a January government offensive that eroded SDF territory and reflects a shift toward a Damascus-led security framework.