The Moscow Platform for the Syrian Opposition revealed on Monday that it has finalized a cooperation document with a Syrian Kurdish party, opposition bodies, and prominent political figures. This document outlines an eight-point shared vision for resolving the Syrian crisis.
Qadri Jamil, head of the Moscow Platform, published the document and announced the inclusion of new members to the platform: Salah Darwish, Secretary of the Kurdish Progressive Democratic Party in Syria; Abida Nahas of the National Renewal Movement; and Hassan Hani al-Atrash, described as a “national figure.”
The document asserts that the only viable solution to Syria’s ongoing crisis lies in the full political implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2254, aimed at restoring Syria’s territorial unity and expelling foreign forces.
Western Sanctions
It emphasizes that the future governance of Syria must be determined by its people, anchored in a progressive and just constitution that guarantees freedoms for all citizens. The constitution would serve as the foundation for resolving various democratic issues, including national concerns such as the Kurdish issue.
Regarding the Kurdish issue, the document states: “The Kurdish issue in Syria is a national democratic issue par excellence, and its solution lies within the broader Syrian national framework, ensuring constitutionally legitimate national rights.”
The document criticizes Western economic sanctions, claiming that they were never intended to “topple the regime” but rather to weaken Syria as a whole and harm the Syrian people.
On governance, the document proposes a new balance between centralization and decentralization. It calls for a strong central authority in areas like foreign policy, defense, finance, and general economic policy, while granting regional authorities the ability to directly exercise power over state apparatuses in their areas. This includes democratically electing representatives to a reformed legislative authority that would ensure comprehensive political representation for the Syrian people.
Earlier in November, the Moscow and Cairo platforms of the Syrian opposition announced a memorandum of understanding. However, shortly afterward, the Cairo Platform refuted its involvement, stating that the announcement was an “individual act” by one of its members, Firas al-Khalidi, and not an official agreement in its name.
This development reflects ongoing efforts within the fragmented Syrian opposition to forge common ground and address key issues, amid continued challenges in achieving a unified stance.
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