U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye John Bass and CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper met with Syrian Democratic Forces Commander-in-Chief General Mazloum Abdi in northeast Syria on October 6th, 2025, between 2:06 PM and 3:06 PM UTC, to advance President Trump's "give Syria a chance" initiative. The meeting focused on cooperative peace and prosperity through renewed efforts for Syrians to unite. Ambassador Bass confirmed the meeting via X, stating it involved "substantive conversations" with General Abdi and the SDF. He highlighted the forward momentum for the President's vision, emphasizing the goal of allowing Syrians to unify in a renewed effort for peace and prosperity. This engagement follows previous discussions regarding the implementation of the March 10 Agreement, which aimed to lift sanctions, promote investment, and facilitate the return of displaced persons. The prior discussions also reiterated commitments to counter-terrorism efforts against ISIS and bolster regional stability.
