– Let’s make it clear: If for example, the MSD and the Syrian government come to an agreement.
And then the Syrian regime says:
"Even though the SDC is based on federalism, there's still a government you need to be connected to. Come join our army, while using your own name, and defend the region where you are
currently residing."
Would you agree with this proposal?
Would you accept that?
– Yes, we would accept that. Because the SDF considers itself a national Syrian force. We consider it as part of a future Syrian army…
– Not the current one?
– No, a future one. Until it’s formed, we consider SDF as the nucleus for a future Syrian army…
If there is political settlement, and the Syrian regime accepts the existence and status of this region.
And when a Syrian system accepts SDF as Syrian force, and with the rebuilding of Syria accepts this region, then we accept to be part of a Syrian army.
– To make it clear; if for example they want to put their flags in the border areas and in the areas where there are SDF flag, and you currently control, are you against this?
– If we reach an agreement, then place the flags.
– This isn't considered to be against your project?
– No. If something new is created, and they accept our political project, then we will also accept a central government.
– Do you have any conditions? If Assad doesn’t go. Do you have a problem with that?
Is Assad for you a problem, his regime... him as an individual?
– If after some time elections are held, if he wins an election, we will respect the results. Whether it’s Assad or any other...