The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its strong support for the ceasefire agreement in Syria, which includes a strategic and pivotal step: the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with all its civilian and military components, into the institutions of the Syrian state. This official position reaffirms the Kingdom's steadfast policy of supporting all efforts to achieve security and stability in the Arab region, and its unwavering commitment to ending conflicts that have depleted the resources of its people.
In its statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the intensive diplomatic efforts exerted by the United States to reach this important agreement. Riyadh views this step as a fundamental pillar for ending the military and administrative division that has plagued Syrian territory for many years, paving the way for a new phase of reconstruction and joint action under the umbrella of a unified national state, free from the rivalries that have negatively impacted Syrian unity.
The context of the crisis and the importance of unifying institutions
This agreement comes at a crucial time for the Middle East, as Arab and regional efforts converge to end the more than decade-long conflict in Syria, which has left widespread destruction of infrastructure and complex humanitarian crises. The strategic importance of integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into state institutions lies in their control of vast geographical areas in northern and eastern Syria—vital regions rich in natural, agricultural, and energy resources. Therefore, the return of these areas to the sovereignty of the central government and their administration within a unified framework is a fundamental step toward the country's economic and political recovery.
The Saudi position and support for Syrian sovereignty
In a related context, the Kingdom reiterated its full and continued support for the Syrian government's efforts to promote civil peace, while emphasizing the need to preserve Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence, and to prevent any attempts to partition it. Saudi Arabia has consistently called, in international and regional forums, including recent Arab summits, for a comprehensive political solution to the Syrian crisis that preserves the country's unity, ends foreign interference, and creates the conditions necessary for the safe and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes.
Future prospects and regional stability
The Kingdom hopes that this agreement will constitute a genuine turning point, contributing to the extension of state authority and the application of the law throughout all Syrian territory, thus fulfilling the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people for development and prosperity. The successful integration of military and civilian institutions will have a direct and positive impact on counterterrorism efforts and preventing the resurgence of extremist organizations, thereby strengthening the Arab and regional national security system and setting the reconstruction process in motion again, enabling Syria to resume its natural role within the Arab world.
