Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation today, during which they discussed recent developments in Syria and the situation of Syrian Kurds, the Syrian presidency announced.
According to an official statement from Damascus, both sides emphasized the need to guarantee the rights and protection of the Kurdish people within the Syrian state. They also agreed to continue cooperation in the fight against the terrorist organization Islamic State (ISIS).
During the call, Trump and al-Shara underlined the importance of preserving Syria’s unity and territorial independence, reaffirming their commitment to the country’s stability.
The conversation comes one day after the Syrian government signed an agreement on full integration with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Sunday. Despite the agreement, tensions on the ground have continued today, according to official sources.
