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 3:06 PM and 4:07 PM UTC, engaging in "substantive conversations" to advance President Trump's "give Syria a chance" initiative. The meeting aimed to foster cooperative peace and prosperity by encouraging Syrians to unite, amidst concerns about the pace of progress and transparency following recent events. Ambassador Bass confirmed the meeting via X, stating it was part of a continued effort to build trust and move forward with the President's vision. He emphasized the importance of allowing Syrians to unify for renewed peace and prosperity. This engagement occurs amid reports of heightened tensions in Syria, with calls for productive dialogue and diplomacy to avoid conflict and focus on stability and rebuilding. Discussions between the U.S. officials and SDF leadership, occurring over the past hour, followed earlier meetings this morning in Qamishli. These discussions have centered on accelerating the implementation of the March 10 Agreement, which includes lifting sanctions, promoting investment, and facilitating the return of displaced persons. The partnership between the International Coalition and the SDF in counter-terrorism against ISIS and bolstering regional stability remains a key focus. Concerns have been raised regarding the speed and transparency of these initiatives. One user on X, [@ProgPakistani](https://twitter.com/ProgPakistani), expressed that demands for rapid implementation are unreasonable, advocating for a slow, phased approach to build trust, especially after "atrocities of this year." Another user, [@p9uu6](https://twitter.com/p9uu6), noted a lack of transparency and called for a clear roadmap with achievable goals, stating that progress has not been clear since events in Aleppo city. The March 10 Agreement was previously signed between Syrian transitional President Ahmad al-Shar’a and General Mazloum Abdi. The ongoing diplomatic efforts aim to address Syria's complex political and humanitarian situation, focusing on post-conflict recovery and security cooperation, while also ensuring Syria's territorial integrity is maintained.
