EU, European Nations Welcome Syria-YPG Ceasefire

(MENAFN) The European Union and several European countries praised the ceasefire agreement reached Friday between the Syrian government and the YPG, operating under the name Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), urging a permanent halt to hostilities and full implementation to protect civilians and support an inclusive political transition.

“We call on all parties to implement it in a spirit of good faith and compromise," said EU spokesperson Anouar El Anouni in a statement. The EU emphasized that "a full cessation of hostilities is needed to enable the provision of humanitarian aid, the protection of civilians and the return of internally displaced persons," noting that stability in northeast Syria is essential for a successful political transition.

The EU also urged all sides to maintain security at camps and detention facilities and prevent a resurgence of Daesh, expressing readiness to support the agreement’s implementation.

Switzerland aligned with the EU’s position, describing the deal as "a framework for a ceasefire and for advancing an inclusive political transition." Its Foreign Ministry, in a post on US social media platform X, encouraged continued efforts toward "a country for all Syrians."

Germany welcomed the agreement, with a Foreign Ministry spokesperson stating that "the peaceful integration of the SDF into state structures is an important step on the path toward a unified and inclusive Syria," calling it a prerequisite for sustainable stabilization and economic recovery.

Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel hailed the deal on X, saying that "the permanent ceasefire, along with commitments on integration, Kurdish rights, and the return of displaced people, marks an important step toward a stable and united Syria."

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