Hikmet Hebîb, Middle East Representative of the Foreign Relations Department of North and East Syria, said that all components must be included in the process of drafting the Syrian constitution, and the provisions of the agreement must be incorporated into the constitution.
Hikmet Hebîb, Middle East Representative of the Foreign Relations Department of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES), spoke to ANF about the latest developments in Syria.
Hikmet Hebîb drew attention to the agreements concluded between the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) and the transitional government in Damascus and stated: “The agreements signed between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Transitional Government—foremost the agreement signed on 10 March between SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi and the Transitional Government in Damascus, as well as the agreement signed on 30 January with international and regional guarantees—are creating a significant shift in Syrian politics. These agreements pave the way for a new phase and new understandings.”
The Autonomous Administration played a significant role
Emphasizing that these agreements will affect the the entirety of Syria, as well as stability in North and East Syria and the Cizîr regions, Hikmet Hebîb stated: “It will be an important step in shaping Syria’s political and military future. Moreover, the agreements were based not on destruction but on the principles of integration and complementarity. The institutions in North and East Syria have 14 years of experience. In the absence of state institutions, the Autonomous Administration’s institutions played a major role in social affairs. This experience represents a practical example of building relations between the parties and the center and is one of the methods of moving away from centralism.”
Pointing to the importance of the will of the people for the success of the process, Hikmet Hebîb explained: “The success of these agreements does not depend solely on the presence of guarantor countries; the will of the Syrian people and the Transitional Government is also crucial. Since the establishment of the Autonomous Administration, the door to dialogue has always been open. Many conferences and meetings were organized domestically and abroad in order to reach an agreement on Syria’s future and to cooperate with democratic forces in Syria.”
A shared struggle has taken place among the peoples
Referring to trust as one of the fundamental factors in the agreements, Hikmet Hebîb continued: “The most important guarantor of any agreement is the building of trust. In the past, practical steps were taken in this direction. The 30 January agreement created a strong sense of seriousness, particularly at a time when the process had become heavy and was heading toward a major explosion. Furthermore, this agreement was presented by the peoples of the region, through the initiative of the Kurdish people and the main components in Syria, as a democratic and joint project for all of Syria. However, due to local and international interventions, many political challenges were encountered. There is a strong historical bond among the region and its peoples, especially in the Cizîr region, where a great and shared struggle has taken place among the peoples.”
Kurdish rights must be fully guaranteed constitutionally
Hikmet Hebîb further stated: “The Kurdish question is a national issue and must be resolved on a constitutional basis in Syria’s future. Kurdish rights must be fully guaranteed constitutionally. Such a step will positively affect all components in Syria and resolve one of the country’s largest national issues. The 30 January agreement covers many key points, from Hesekê to the oil fields, airports, and border crossings. This is a national and non-centralized project desired by all Syrians and will resolve the fragmentation that emerged as a result of years of war.”
Syria cannot be governed by a single party
“Temporary military solutions do not create lasting stability,” Hikmet Hebîb emphasized. “Syria needs a comprehensive transformation. This transformation, supported by all the peoples of Syria, will create a permanent security situation. Recent signs highlight changes in the international stance and show that there is now an understanding that Syria cannot be governed by a single party. All components must be included in the drafting process of the Syrian constitution, and the provisions of the agreement must be incorporated into the constitution.”
The process requires a shared understanding
Hikmet Hebîb addressed Arab tribes with the following call: “Syria’s situation must be properly understood. Syria belongs to all Syrian peoples, and the process requires a shared understanding. One must be cautious against divisive and provocative rhetoric carried out through the media that targets relations among the peoples. Trust among the peoples of Syria must be strengthened, and fragmentation must be eliminated.”
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