The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian government have reached an agreement on a lasting ceasefire, according to a statement from the SDF/AANES delegation released on October 7th, 2025, between 6:37 PM and 7:06 PM UTC. The talks in Damascus, which included discussions on the integration of SDF forces into a unified Syrian army, also addressed the modification of Syria's interim constitution as a primary demand from the Kurdish administration. No official document was signed during this period. Further details from the SDF/AANES delegation indicate that four main points were discussed during the meetings, with a general ceasefire and complete appeasement on all points of tension between government and FDS forces being concluded between SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and Syrian Minister of Defense Murhaf Abu Qasra. The integration of the SDF is aimed at establishing a unified army that protects the rights of all peoples, as reported by Ronahi via @vvanwilgenburg on X. The SDF/AANES delegation stated that the modification of the constitution is a crucial demand, emphasizing that a national constitution must represent all populations and protect every individual. These developments follow earlier discussions concerning territorial reorganization and potential autonomy for Kurdish-majority regions, supported by the US. While no official document was signed during the recent window, the agreement on a lasting ceasefire and the prioritization of constitutional amendments signal a potential de-escalation and a path toward a revised governance structure. The SDF commander has specifically demanded the establishment of a self-government area. Previous reports from October 7th, 2025, indicated that Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and SDF leadership were on the verge of signing a US-brokered deal for Deir ez Zor, described as a "win win for all." Discussions had also reportedly covered the partial integration of the SDF into the Syrian army, with the forces retaining local command. The Kurdish National Council has previously criticized the Syrian presidency's decision to ban Newroz celebrations, highlighting ongoing cultural and political tensions. The Syrian Interior Ministry had announced the opening of all roads in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Al-Ashrafieh districts of Aleppo following a ceasefire, signaling a broader de-escalation effort in the region. The ongoing negotiations are set against a backdrop of complex discussions regarding Kurdish autonomy and territorial arrangements within Syria.
